Cate Burtner is a writer, journalist, and educator. She received her B.A. in English literature from Stanford University in 2025 and is currently reporting on arts and entertainment news for the Los Angeles Times.

Her work has previously been published in Leland Quarterly and The Stanford Daily. Keep up with the readerly (and writerly) happenings here.

Cate is an outdoor enthusiast, an avid reader, and a passionate young professional looking forward to a career of public service and social responsibility.