About Isabel

Isabel Sami is a business reporter in Los Angeles. A graduate of Emerson College, Isabel now writes for L.A. Business First, diving into topics from art installations to commercial real estate. In her former position at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette — the daily newspaper for Central Massachusetts and the fourth largest paper in the state — she covered community news, businesses, and local projects. She’s well-versed in print and digital journalism, as well as podcasting, videography, and photojournalism. 

Her work can also be found in Los Angeles Magazine, Malibu Magazine, and the Emerson College publication YourMag. In the world of broadcast journalism, she was an executive producer for Emerson Independent Video’s show Evening News.

A native of Los Angeles, Isabel is delighted to be covering business news in her hometown after residing on the East Coast for four years. While she occasionally misses seasons, she missed California beaches more.