Meet the Team

Susana Tsutsumi

User Experience Designer

Susana Tsutsumi previously served as the user experience designer for KPBS’ interactive department, which oversees the online, mobile, and social media presence for the station and its many endeavors. Susana graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in graphic design. She has worked in a variety of departments at KPBS from marketing to outreach to interactive.

RECENT STORIES ON KPBS

Economy

11 ways NPR readers resist the impulse to shop (plus, a poem for inspo)

Malaka Gharib

Buying something new can be thrilling in the moment, but will you still be glad you bought it after the fact? NPR readers share their top tips for mindful shopping to avoid regret and overspending.
National

Nebraska's Mike Flood got an earful from voters. He's still standing by Trump's agenda

Steve Inskeep

Obed Manuel

After his town hall this week wrapping with chants of "Vote him out!" Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood told Morning Edition he understands it is "cathartic" for constituents to voice their opinions.
Recession-era recipes flourish on TikTok

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food — and building new communities online.
National

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops

Tom Dreisbach

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
National

It started with friends at home. Now Dungeons & Dragons is in its stadium era

Scott Greenstone

In the past decade or so, actors and comedians have adopted D&D as a performance medium. Podcasts and web series have expanded into stadium tours – and fueled growing interest in the game more broadly.
Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response

Rebecca Hersher

Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.