Will Tomlin is a staff writer for the Express. This is his first semester writing for the Express. He is primarily focused on covering community events and local politics. 

Will’s love for journalism began early in high school when he realized that connecting with people is far more interesting than anything he could ever learn in a classroom. This love for hearing people’s stories has driven him to look for more ways to connect with the community around him and learn more about the people of Sacramento — one story at a time. 

This pursuit was put on pause when he had a heart transplant in the summer of 2024, but he’s now back in the newsroom and better than ever. He plans to transfer to a four-year college in Southern California to pursue his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.