High Country News

Description

High Country News is an independent non-profit news media source that publishes a magazine, website and other works. They cover issues facing the Western United States, and include a tribal affairs desk. Publisher: Paul Larmer Circulation: 35,000 Frequency: Biweekly, 22 times per year Based in: Paonia, Colorado

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High Country News Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Brooke Warren Brooke Warren Bellingham, Washington Details
Brooke Warren's High Country News Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Associate Designer at High Country News
Industry Photography
Experience
High Country News   September 2014 - Present
Rustic Pathways  June 2014 - August 2014
The Planet  January 2014 - June 2014
Skagit Publishing  June 2013 - August 2013
Western Washington University  September 2011 - June 2013
Klipsun Magazine  January 2013 - April 2013
The Western Front  September 2012 - December 2012
The Studio Art School and Trailhead Museum   June 2009 - August 2012

Skills
InDesign, Microsoft Word, Photography, Photojournalism, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Event Photography, Portrait Photography, Long Distance Running, Running, Event Planning, Management, Writing, News Writing, Editing, Dance, Argentine Tango, Modern Dance, Adobe Bridge, Rafting, Adventure Photography, Travel Photography, Wilderness First Aid, Guiding, Outdoor Recreation, Feature Articles, Magazine Articles, Art Education, Community Development, Blogging, Facebook, Sports Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Magazines

Education
Western Washington University   2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual Journalism

Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello   2013 — 2013
Intensive Spanish Course

Christine Hoekenga Christine Hoekenga Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Christine Hoekenga's High Country News Experience August 2007 - December 2007
Job Digital Storyteller and Communications Strategist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Arizona Health Sciences Center at the University of Arizona   October 2013 - Present
Self Employed  January 2011 - Present
Tucson Botanical Gardens  September 2012 - October 2013
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History  September 2009 - January 2011
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History  May 2008 - October 2009
Self-employed  2006 - September 2009
High Country News   August 2007 - December 2007
Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History  2007 - 2007
National Council of Churches  March 2005 - May 2006
Natural Resources Defense Council  2003 - 2005

Skills
Writing, Editing, Research, New Media, Non-profits, Blogging, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Teaching, Fundraising, Environmental..., Nonprofits, Science Journalism, Copy Editing, Environmental Education, Proofreading, Editorial, Museums, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Journalism, Content Strategy

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2006 — 2007
M.S., Science Writing

Willamette University   1999 — 2003
B.A., Environmental Science; Rhetoric & Media Studies

The School for Field Studies   2001 — 2001
Tropical Marine Ecology & Resource Management

University of Arizona
Public Health

Brett Wilkison Brett Wilkison Santa Rosa, California Details
Brett Wilkison's High Country News Experience January 2006 - May 2006
Job Local editor at The Press Democrat
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Press Democrat  March 2014 - Present
The Press Democrat  February 2010 - February 2014
Visalia Times-Delta  June 2008 - February 2010
Contra Costa Times, Albany Journal, The Piedmonter, East Bay Daily News   September 2006 - January 2008
Against All Odds Productions and Globe TV   April 2007 - August 2007
High Country News   January 2006 - May 2006
Coastal Conservancy Publications   February 2003 - April 2005

Skills
Daily news, feature and..., Classes in radio..., Experienced..., Sports Writing, Politics, Creative Writing, Writing, Multimedia, Newsletters, Social Media, New Media

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Journalism

University of California, Berkeley   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Ben Goldfarb Ben Goldfarb Seattle, Washington Details
Ben Goldfarb's High Country News Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Correspondent at High Country News
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
High Country News   June 2014 - Present
Self-Employed  July 2012 - Present
High Country News   January 2014 - June 2014
World Wildlife Fund  June 2013 - August 2013
Sage Magazine   September 2012 - May 2013
OnEarth Magazine  May 2012 - September 2012
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation  May 2011 - August 2011
Darunsikkhalai School of Innovative Learning   November 2009 - August 2010
National Park Service  July 2009 - November 2009
Bald Head Island Conservancy  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Research, Conservation Issues, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Teaching, Aquatic Ecology, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Natural Resource..., Ecology, Environmental Education, Sustainable Development, Biodiversity, Urban Planning, Forestry, Editorial, Editing, Corporate Social..., Environmental Issues, Blogging, Publications, Publishing, Pants, Tender Preparation, Poetry, Working at Height, Craft Beer, Fire Breathing, Pickles, Scuba Diving, Writing, Knee Pain

Education
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies   2011 — 2013
Master's of Environmental Management

Amherst College   2005 — 2009
B.A., Enviornmental Studies, English

The School for Field Studies   2007 — 2007
Tropical Forestry and Ecology

Taylor Wiles Taylor Wiles Paonia, Colorado Details
Taylor Wiles's High Country News Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Online Editor at High Country News
Industry Newspapers
Experience
High Country News   July 2013 - Present
Mission Loc@l  February 2013 - June 2013
Patch.com  May 2012 - January 2013
Once Magazine, Inc.   July 2010 - August 2012
San Francisco Magazine  August 2010 - April 2012
Mother Jones  October 2008 - November 2009
KRCC-FM  2006 - 2008

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Fact-checking, Editorial, Writing, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, AP Style, Newspapers, News Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Proofreading, Web Content, Online Journalism, Editing

Education
Colorado College   2005 — 2008
Bachelor's degree

Rob Inglis Rob Inglis San Francisco, California Details
Rob Inglis's High Country News Experience June 2008 - December 2008
Job Medical Student at UCSF
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Caregiver for Quadriplegic   May 2012 - July 2013
The Saylor Foundation  February 2012 - May 2012
Spark Street Digital   November 2011 - May 2012
University of Maryland and Northern Virginia Community College   September 2011 - December 2011
One Green Home At A Time   January 2011 - August 2011
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2009 - December 2010
The New Republic  July 2008 - June 2009
High Country News   June 2008 - December 2008
Friday Harbor Labs   March 2008 - May 2008
Raytheon Polar Services  October 2007 - February 2008

Skills
Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Editing, Political Science, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Research, Policy, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing

Education
University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine   2013 — 2017
Doctor of Medicine (MD)

University of Maryland College Park   2011 — 2011
Postbac work in biology and biochemistry

Yale University   2003 — 2007
B.A., Ethics, Politics, and Economics

Alexis Halbert Alexis Halbert Paonia, Colorado Details
Alexis Halbert's High Country News Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Associate Publisher at High Country News
Industry Publishing
Experience
High Country News   December 2014 - Present
Solar Energy International (SEI)   October 2013 - Present
North Fork Heart & Soul   February 2012 - May 2014
International Forum on Globalization  October 2008 - September 2010
City of El Cerrito Public Works   September 2006 - July 2010
Back to Earth Organic Catering   March 2007 - June 2010
Equinox Landscape Construction Corporation   August 2007 - August 2008
Flowering Tree Productions   2002 - 2007

Skills
Event Management, Project Management, Climate Change Policy, Renewable Energy, Marketing Communications, Grants, Campaigns, Climate Change, Cleantech, Environmental Awareness, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Energy, Non-profits, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Public Meeting..., Program Management, Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Policy, Community Development, Research, Sustainable Development, Energy Policy, Environmental Policy

Education
San Francisco State University   2007 — 2008
Certification, Project Management

Lost Valley Educational Center, Dexter OR   2000 — 2002
Land Use Planning and Management/Development

University of Michigan   1994 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Globalization and Natural Resource Management

New Trier High School, Winnetka, Illinois
High School

Christi Turner Christi Turner Denver, Colorado Details
Christi Turner's High Country News Experience January 2014 - June 2014
Job Communications Coordinator, Multimedia Producer, Freelance Reporter
Industry Media Production
Experience
University of Colorado Boulder  June 2015 - Present
Alliance for Sustainable Colorado  June 2015 - Present
journalist  2012 - Present
Madecasse Chocolate & Vanilla   August 2014 - July 2015
University of Colorado Boulder - Summer Intensive Program, Journalism & Mass Communication   July 2014 - July 2014
Upward Bound  June 2014 - July 2014
High Country News   January 2014 - June 2014
University of Colorado at Boulder  August 2012 - December 2013
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers  January 2013 - July 2013
Barents Observer (newspaper of the Barents Secretariat)   June 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Community Outreach, Sustainable Development, Community Development, International..., Sustainability, Natural Resource..., International Relations, Photography, Grants, Grassroots Development, Journalism, Politics, Social Entrepreneurship, NGOs, Grant Writing, Conservation Issues, Climate Change, Digital Photography, Environmental Policy, Program Management, Youth Development, Capacity Building, Video Production, Documentaries, Social Marketing, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Curriculum Development, Strategic Planning, Environmental Journalism, French, Spanish, Fluent in Malagasy, Swahili, Short Films, Film Editing, News Writing, Community Organizing, Editing, Copy Editing, Web Content Management, Web Content Creation, Sustainability Reporting, Media Skills Training, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Social Media, Mobile Communications, Marketing Communications

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

Lewis and Clark College   2000 — 2004
BA, International Affairs & Foreign Languages, 3.804

North Kingstown High School   1996 — 2000

Ernie Atencio Ernie Atencio Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico Details
Ernie Atencio's High Country News Experience 1993 - 2014
Job Rio Grande Water Fund Program Associate at The Nature Conservancy
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
The Nature Conservancy  May 2015 - Present
Land & Culture Consulting   January 2000 - Present
National Forest Homeowners   May 2013 - May 2015
High Country News   1993 - 2014
Taos Land Trust   May 2003 - May 2012
Valles Caldera Coalition   September 2001 - May 2003
Amigos Bravos - Friends of the Wild Rivers   December 1996 - January 2000

Skills
Nonprofits, Program Management, Organizational..., Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Policy, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Grants, Volunteer Management

Education
Northern Arizona University   1993 — 1995
Master of Arts (MA), Applied Cultural Anthropology

The University of New Mexico   1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology

Colorado Mountain College   1976 — 1978
Associate of Arts (AA), Outdoor Studies

Wendy J. Pabich, Ph.D. Wendy J. Pabich, Ph.D. Hailey, Idaho Details
Wendy J. Pabich, Ph.D.'s High Country News Experience 2012 - Present
Job President, Water Futures; Speaker and Author, Taking on Water.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Water Futures, Inc.   2005 - Present
High Country News   2012 - Present
Taking on Water   2012 - Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Civil and Environmental Engineering   September 2008 - June 2009
Tetra Tech  2003 - 2005
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Civil and Environmental Engineering   September 2002 - June 2003
Environmental Defense Fund  2001 - 2003

Skills
Water Resources, Watershed Management, Water Rights, Technical Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Water Risk, Water Footprinting, Water-Energy Nexus, Nutrient Loading, Biogeochemistry, Science Communication, Policy and Planning, Water, Public Speaking, Writing, Due Diligence, Water Risk and Security, Strategic Partnerships, Policy, Strategy, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Proposal Writing, Water Management, GIS, Science, Environmental..., Groundwater, Water Quality, Conservation Issues, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Civil Engineering, Analysis, Energy, Environmental Policy, Water Conservation, Nonprofits, Sustainability...

Education
Harvard Law School, Harvard Negotiation Institute   2013 — 2013
Mediating Disputes (40-hour certificate)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1995 — 2000
PhD, Environmental Engineering, Parsons Water Resource Laboratory

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1993 — 1995
M.S., Urban Studies and Planning, with focus on Environmental Policy and Planning

Duke University   1991 — 1993
M.S., Geology with focus in Coastal Geology

Dartmouth College   1984 — 1988
B.A., Geography

Hilary Watts Hilary Watts Portland, Oregon Details
Hilary Watts's High Country News Experience January 2005 - January 2006
Job Freelance Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  July 2014 - Present
Community Counseling and Education Center  February 2014 - April 2014
Sound Mental Health  June 2012 - August 2013
Bastyr University  June 2010 - December 2010
Rare Earth Science, LLC   June 2006 - August 2009
Clary, Inc.   September 2005 - June 2006
High Country News   January 2005 - January 2006
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service New Mexico Fishery Resources Office   March 2001 - January 2005

Skills
Technical Writing, Fishery Biology, Biology, Editing, Copy Editing, Mental Health, Psychology, Clinical Research, Treatment, Teaching, Adolescents, Family Therapy, Therapists, Chronic Illness, Community Outreach, Nutrition, Prevention, Grant Writing, Psychotherapy, Stress Management, Mental Health Counseling, Group Therapy, Inter-/Intrapersonal, Depth Psychology

Education
Pacifica Graduate Institute   2011 — 2014
M.A., Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Depth Psychology

Bastyr University   2009 — 2011
Doctorate (abandoned), Naturopathic Medicine

The University of New Mexico   1997 — 2003
B.A., Biology

Jenny Shank Jenny Shank Boulder, Colorado Details
Jenny Shank's High Country News Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Author of the novel "The Ringer"
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Regis University  January 2015 - Present
PBS Media Shift   September 2011 - Present
High Country News   July 2011 - Present
Lighthouse Writers Workshop  June 2011 - Present
Jenny Shank   2011 - Present
Dallas Morning News  March 2010 - Present
University of Southern California  June 2013 - July 2015
NationSwell  October 2013 - January 2015
Boulder Writing Studio   January 2012 - 2014
NewWest.net  May 2005 - August 2011

Skills
Journalism, Books, Blogging, Editing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Non-fiction, AP Style, Literature, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Web Content, Publishing, Editorial, Publications, Newspapers, Copywriting, Freelance Writing, Teaching

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   1998 — 2000
MA, Creative Writing

University of Notre Dame   1994 — 1998
BA, English & Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

Alex Pasquariello Alex Pasquariello Greater New York City Area Details
Alex Pasquariello's High Country News Experience January 2004 - November 2006
Job Freelance Journalist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Print • Digital • Social Media • TV   May 2004 - Present
Jetsetter, A member of the Gilt Groupe  July 2011 - July 2013
Conde Nast  May 2007 - July 2011
The Colorado Statesman  May 2006 - November 2006
High Country News   January 2004 - November 2006
Ski Racing Magazine  May 2005 - May 2006
Colorado Community Newspapers  May 2004 - May 2005
Mountain Sports Media, a division of Time4 Media   June 2003 - December 2003
Conde Nast  September 2001 - December 2001
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve   May 2001 - September 2001

Skills
Editorial, Journalism, Copy Editing, Magazines, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Social Media, Newspaper, Travel Writing, Publishing, Newspapers, Content Development, Photography, Publications, Web Content, Television, Facebook, News Writing

Education
Northwestern University
B.S., Journalism, Medill School of Journalism

Regis Jesuit High School

Daniel Wilcock Daniel Wilcock Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Daniel Wilcock's High Country News Experience May 2004 - August 2004
Job Writer, Editor, Development Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Children's National Health System  October 2012 - Present
Georgetown University  July 2008 - October 2012
Kansai Time Out Magazine   December 2006 - May 2008
ECC Foreign Language Institute  March 2006 - March 2008
Colorado Springs Independent  September 2004 - February 2006
High Country News   May 2004 - August 2004
Capital News Service  September 2003 - December 2003
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program  August 2001 - August 2002
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts  March 2000 - July 2001

Skills
Journalism, IT Management, Web Content, Feature Articles, Editing, Blogging, Editorial, Publications, Magazines, Copywriting, Social Media, Investigative Reporting, Requirements Analysis, HTML, Writing, Teaching English as a..., Proposal Writing, Research, Politics, Proofreading, Publishing, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Newsletters, Press Releases, Technical Writing, Facebook, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Government, Speech Writing, Newspapers, Strategy, International Relations, Fundraising, Web Content Management, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Alumni Relations, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Grants, Content Management, Stewardship, Community Development, Public Policy, Crisis Communications, Program Development, Public Speaking

Education
Georgetown University   2011 — 2014
Master of Professional Studies, Technology Management

University of Maryland College Park   2002 — 2003
Master of Journalism, Public Affairs Reporting

Kenyon College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

George Mason High School   1993 — 1995

Anne Minard Anne Minard Albuquerque, New Mexico Details
Anne Minard's High Country News Experience 2001 - 2004
Job Freelance journalist, law student
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Indian Country Today  2010 - Present
anneminard.com   2001 - Present
University of Colorado at Boulder  August 2010 - May 2011
Ted Scripps Fellowship for Environmental Journalism   August 2009 - May 2010
Northern Arizona University  August 2001 - December 2007
Northern Arizona University  2007 - 2007
KNAU, Flagstaff's NPR affiliate   2002 - 2006
Arizona Daily Star  2004 - 2005
Northern Arizona's Mountain Living Magazine   2004 - 2004
High Country News   2001 - 2004

Skills
Astronomy, Social Issues, Science Journalism, Journalism, Blogging, Teaching, Higher Education, Biology, Newspapers, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Magazines, Magazine Articles, Investigative Reporting, Creative Writing, Science

Education
The University of New Mexico School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), Natural Resources Law, Indian Law

Northern Arizona University   1997 — 2000
Master's, biology

University of North Carolina at Wilmington   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology

Sierra Crane-Murdoch Sierra Crane-Murdoch Berkeley, California Details
Sierra Crane-Murdoch's High Country News Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Writer; Visiting Fellow at the Investigative Reporting Program; Contributing Editor for High Country News
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Investigative Reporting Program at the University of California, Berkeley   September 2014 - Present
High Country News   August 2013 - Present
Independent Journalist  June 2010 - Present
11th Food & Farming Fellowships   June 2014 - December 2014
High Country News   August 2012 - August 2013
High Country News   January 2011 - June 2011
Middlebury Fellowships in Environmental Journalism   2009 - September 2010

Skills
Storytelling, Magazines, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Editorial, Ap Style, News Writing, Social Media, Creative Writing, Research

Education
Middlebury College   2005 — 2010
BA, Environmental Studies, Conservation Biology

School for International Training, Bolivia   2008 — 2008

Paige Blankenbuehler Paige Blankenbuehler Columbia, Missouri Details
Paige Blankenbuehler's High Country News Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Editorial Intern at High Country News
Industry Newspapers
Experience
High Country News   July 2015 - Present
University of Missouri  January 2014 - Present
Columbia Missourian  January 2014 - Present
Summit Daily News  2012 - 2013
Durango Herald  September 2011 - May 2012
Mutu's Italian Kitchen  2009 - 2012

Skills
Journalism, Sales&Marketing, Leadership, InDesign, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Illustrator, AP style writing, NewsEdit, Newsgathering, Sony Vegas, Word Processing, Xcel, Evernote, Saxotech, shooting video, Social Media, Literary History, Literary Fiction, Literary Criticism, Poet, Creative Work, Hospitality, Bartending, News Writing, AP Style, Newspapers, Video, Microsoft Excel, Publishing, Publications, Storytelling, Editorial

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism

Fort Lewis College   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English: Communications and Media Studies; Minor in Business Administration, 3.6

Chaparral High School   2005 — 2008
Diploma, General, focus on business

Michelle Nijhuis Michelle Nijhuis Portland, Oregon Area Details
Michelle Nijhuis's High Country News Experience 1998 - 2002
Job Environment and Science Journalist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self Employed  January 2002 - Present
High Country News   1998 - 2002

Skills
Science Journalism, Journalism, Publications, Magazines, Copy Editing, Editing, Storytelling, Blogging, Feature Articles, Web Content, Editorial, Investigative Reporting, Newspaper, Publishing, News Writing, Environmental Journalism, Science Communication, Ap Style, Creative Writing, Breaking News

Education
Reed College   1991 — 1995
BA, Biology

Emilene Ostlind Emilene Ostlind Laramie, Wyoming Details
Emilene Ostlind's High Country News Experience June 2010 - June 2011
Job Editor at Western Confluence magazine
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Western Confluence magazine   June 2013 - Present
Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources   February 2012 - Present
WyoFile   2011 - February 2012
High Country News   June 2010 - June 2011
Wyoming Humanities Council   October 2009 - June 2010
Pronghorn Passage   October 2007 - June 2010
University of Wyoming Outdoor Program   June 2001 - June 2010
Wyoming Wildlife magazine   2009 - 2010
Expedition to Arctic National Wildlife Refuge   June 2009 - June 2009
National Geographic Society  January 2007 - March 2007

Skills
Wildlife, Writing, Editing, Magazines, Research, Journalism

Education
University of Wyoming   2007 — 2010
MFA, Creative nonfiction writing, environment & natural resources

University of Wyoming   2000 — 2004
BA, Environment and natural resources, Spanish, humanities/fine arts

Universidad de las Américas, A.C.   2002 — 2002
BA, Printmaking, ceramics, Spanish

Big Horn School   1991 — 2000

Colegio Maya   1999 — 1999

Jay Canode Jay Canode Grand Junction, Colorado Area Details
Jay Canode's High Country News Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Multimedia Feature Producer
Industry Media Production
Experience
TerraVision   April 2006 - Present
This American Land   September 2008 - December 2012
KVNF Public Radio   2009 - 2010
High Country News   2008 - 2010
Syndikast Media   2006 - 2010
KTVK  December 1998 - November 2000
NewsChannel 3   September 1998 - November 2000
KPHO Ch 5   January 1994 - January 1996
KYMA  May 1990 - August 1993
KYMA Ch 11   January 1990 - January 1993

Skills
Post Production, Web Video, Camera Operation, Television, HD, Multimedia, Broadcast, Broadcast Television, Editing, Photography, Photojournalism, Video Production, Documentary, Videography, Journalism, Camera, Video Editing, Video, Shooting, Documentaries, Television Production, Media Production, Photoshop, Cinematography, Breaking News, Writing, Film Production, DVD authoring, Digital Video, Web Design, Film, DVD, Production, Audio, TV production, Digital Photography, Premiere, Pre-production, Online Video, New Media, HD Video, Audio Editing, Digital Media, Storytelling

Education
Northern Arizona University   1992 — 1994
BFA, Photography

Northern Arizona University   1992 — 1994
B.A, Visual Arts; Photography

Arizona Western College   1990 — 1992
A.A, Radio Communications

Mitch Tobin Mitch Tobin Denver, Colorado Details
Mitch Tobin's High Country News Experience 1998 - 2007
Job Owner of Sea to Snow Consulting
Industry Online Media
Experience
Sea to Snow Consulting   September 2014 - Present
EcoWest.org   January 2013 - Present
California Environmental Associates  2007 - December 2014
ClimateWorks Foundation  2008 - December 2010
Fulcrum Publishing  2010 - 2010
High Country News   1998 - 2007
Alicia Patterson Foundation  2006 - 2006
Arizona Daily Star  2001 - 2006
Tucson Citizen  1999 - 2001
Napa Valley Register  1998 - 1999

Skills
Writing, Editing, Journalism, Research, Policy Analysis, Visual Presentations, Data Visualization, GIS, Photography, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Environmental Issues, Grants, Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Newsletters, Policy, Copy Editing, Blogging

Education
University of California, Berkeley   1996 — 1998
M.A., Political Science

Yale University   1988 — 1992
B.A., Ethics, Politics and Economics

Morgan Heim Morgan Heim Greater Denver Area Details
Morgan Heim's High Country News Experience January 2007 - August 2007
Job Photographer and Filmmaker for Science and Conservation
Industry Photography
Experience
Day's Edge Productions   January 2015 - Present
Freelance Science and Conservation Journalist   August 2006 - Present
iLCP   March 2009 - Present
The WILD Foundation  February 2008 - Present
WILD 10   2013 - 2013
CIRES/NOAA   July 2009 - November 2010
University of Colorado, Photojournalism   August 2008 - May 2009
Backpacker Magazine  January 2009 - April 2009
CU Wizards   January 2007 - March 2009
High Country News   January 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Writing, Multimedia, Spanish, Ecology, Zoology, Research, Journalism, Social Media, Digital Photography, Teaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Editorial, Graphic Design, Photography, Storytelling, Photojournalism, Publications, Magazines, Copy Editing, Conservation Issues, Nonprofits, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Photos, Grant Writing, Commercial Photography

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   2006 — 2009
M.A, Environmental Journalism

University of Washington   1997 — 2001
B.S., zoology with and emphasis on fisheries and marine biology

Elizabeth Shogren Elizabeth Shogren Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Elizabeth Shogren's High Country News Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Washington DC Correspondent at High Country News
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
High Country News   March 2015 - Present
Independent  September 2014 - February 2015
NPR  February 2005 - June 2014
Los Angeles Times  1990 - 2005

Skills
Publications, Multimedia, Newspapers, Breaking News, New Media, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Broadcast, News Writing, Journalism, Copywriting, AP Style, Interviews, Newspaper, Politics, Radio, Investigative Reporting, Editing, Editorial, Broadcast Journalism

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
Masters of Science, Journalism

Columbia University in the City of New York
Master's degree in Journalism

Greg Hanscom Greg Hanscom Seattle, Washington Details
Greg Hanscom's High Country News Experience May 1997 - November 2006
Job Editor in Chief at Crosscut Public Media
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Crosscut Public Media  July 2015 - Present
Grist  September 2011 - June 2014
Urbanite magazine  November 2007 - October 2011
High Country News   May 1997 - November 2006

Skills
Copy Editing, Web Content, Fact-checking, Editing, Blogging, Publications, Digital Storytelling, Journalism, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Storytelling, Social Media, Editorial, Magazines, Proofreading, Publishing, New Media, Newsletters, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Photography, AP Style, Newspapers, Science Journalism

Education
Middlebury College   1991 — 1995
BA, Environmental Studies

Nathan Rice Nathan Rice Bellingham, Washington Details
Nathan Rice's High Country News Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Environmental Specialist at Kulshan Services LLC
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Kulshan Services LLC   February 2015 - Present
City of Bellingham  January 2015 - Present
Whatcom Community College  January 2015 - June 2015
Self-employed  January 2014 - January 2015
Western Washington University  September 2012 - December 2014
Western Washington University  September 2012 - June 2014
self-employed  January 2009 - April 2013
High Country News   2012 - 2013
High Country News   January 2011 - December 2011
Institutes for Journalism and Natural Resources   July 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Journalism, Microsoft Office, Magazines, Editorial, Research, Storytelling, Technical Writing, Blogging, Multimedia, Writing and reporting, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Environmental Science, Project Management, Editing, Teaching, MS Office Suite, Wilderness First..., Level 1 Avalanche..., GIS

Education
Western Washington University   2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Science

University of Colorado at Boulder   2010 — 2011
Journalism

Western Washington University   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Biology

School for International Training   2000 — 2000
Ecology, Ecuador

Willamette University   1997 — 1999

Lise Waring Lise Waring San Francisco, California Details
Lise Waring's High Country News Experience August 2009 - July 2010
Job Communications Specialist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Highwater Research   December 2010 - November 2011
Telluride Mountainfilm  1994 - May 2011
Telluride Tourism Board  August 2009 - July 2010
The Huffington Post  August 2009 - July 2010
High Country News   August 2009 - July 2010
Freelance  1993 - June 2010
Telluride Publishing, a division of Big Earth Publishing   2002 - June 2009
Gibbs Smith, Publisher  2007 - 2007
Mountainfreak Magazine   1998 - 2001

Skills
Copywriting, Social Media, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Public Relations, New Media, Magazines, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Web Content, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Content Management, Sustainability Strategy, Writing, Sustainability Reporting, Research, Publicity, Media Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Drupal

Education
Oregon State University   1991 — 1992
Scientific and Technical Communications

Joszef Attila University   1989 — 1990
Hungarian Studies

University of Puget Sound   1985 — 1989
English and Art History

Alyssa Pinkerton Alyssa Pinkerton Paonia, Colorado Details
Alyssa Pinkerton's High Country News Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Development Manager at High Country News
Industry Publishing
Experience
High Country News   October 2008 - Present
Smith Fork Ranch  February 2007 - August 2008
Camp Staunton Meadows   February 2004 - January 2007

Skills
Publications, Fundraising, Management, Editing, Magazines, Program Management, Editorial, Program Development, Oil Painting, Outdoor Education, Web Content, Donor Management, Campaign Management, Data Management, Individual Donor..., Event Planning, Creative Direction, Board Development, Direct Mail Campaigns

Education
Presbyterian College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Fine and Studio Arts

Terray Sylvester Terray Sylvester San Francisco Bay Area Details
Terray Sylvester's High Country News Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job Photographer; Graduate Student Fellow at Human Rights Center at U.C. Berkeley School of Law
Industry Photography
Experience
Human Rights Center at U.C. Berkeley School of Law   May 2015 - Present
Self-Employed  2008 - Present
San Francisco Chronicle  September 2014 - May 2015
The Sopris Sun Newspaper   July 2009 - June 2011
High Country News   January 2009 - June 2009
Moonshine Ink Newspaper   2007 - 2009

Skills
Journalism, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Magazines, Newspapers

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2013 — 2015
Master's degree

The University of Montana   2012 — 2013

Middlebury College   2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree

Emily Guerin Emily Guerin Bismarck, North Dakota Details
Emily Guerin's High Country News Experience June 2012 - June 2014
Job Multimedia journalist for Inside Energy
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
National Outdoor Leadership School  July 2013 - Present
Self employed  June 2013 - Present
High Country News   June 2012 - June 2014
The Forecaster Newspapers  January 2011 - March 2012
Living On Earth  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Journalism, Publications, Investigative Reporting, Blogging, Newspaper, Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing

Education
Bowdoin College   2005 — 2009
BA, History and Environmental Studies, Spanish

School for International Training   2007 — 2007
Chile: Culture, Development and Social Justice

Phillips Academy   2000 — 2004

Matt Weiser Matt Weiser Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Matt Weiser's High Country News Experience 2001 - 2015
Job Freelance writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Freelance writer  2001 - Present
The Sacramento Bee  June 2005 - April 2015
Media Workers Guild   2005 - March 2015
High Country News   2001 - 2015
Media21 Geneva   2009 - 2009
Planning Commissioners Journal   2005 - 2005
Grist  2005 - 2005
The Bakersfield Californian  2002 - 2004
Salon.com  2001 - 2001
The Press Democrat  1998 - 2001

Skills
Journalism, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Newspaper, Investigative Reporting, Breaking News, Storytelling, News Writing, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Editing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Publications, Editorial, Blogging, Web Content, Headline Writing, Science Journalism, Magazines, AP Style, Politics, Newsletters, Newspapers, Strategic Communications

Education
University of Michigan   1995 — 1996
Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Reporting, journalism, environmental sciences

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   1985 — 1988
BS, Journalism

Judith Mernit Judith Mernit Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Judith Mernit's High Country News Experience May 2008 - Present
Job Journalist and Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
High Country News   May 2008 - Present
Freelance Journalist and Writer  January 1985 - Present
LA Weekly  July 1991 - November 2007

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Magazines, Blogging, Editing, News Writing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Research, Public Speaking, Freelance Writing, Wordpress, Feature Articles, Newspaper, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Travel Writing, Proofreading, Editorial

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Emily Underwood Emily Underwood Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Emily Underwood's High Country News Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job Staff Writer at Science Magazine
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Science Magazine  June 2012 - Present
n/a freelance  2009 - July 2012
American Rivers  March 2011 - July 2011
Young Environmental Writers & Storytellers Project   2009 - January 2011
High Country News   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Science Journalism, Blogging, Magazines, Editorial, Social Media, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Publications, Research

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts, Science Writing

Brown University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Science and Society

Gold Trail Elementary School

Ray Ring Ray Ring Bozeman, Montana Details
Ray Ring's High Country News Experience 2001 - 2014
Job writer and editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
High Country News   2001 - 2014

Skills
Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Environmental Journalism, Narrative Journalism, Science Journalism

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   1978 — 1979
B.S. in Journalism

John Mecklin John Mecklin Santa Barbara, California Area Details
John Mecklin's High Country News Experience October 2006 - October 2007
Job Editor, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists  July 2011 - Present
Columbia Journalism Review  March 2013 - January 2014
Miller-McCune magazine   October 2007 - April 2011
High Country News   October 2006 - October 2007
SF Weekly  February 1997 - October 2005
Phoenix New Times  August 1993 - February 1997
Houston Post  January 1984 - May 1992

Skills
Narrative Journalism, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Stories, Research, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Breaking News, Newspaper, Creative Writing, News Writing, Publishing, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspapers, Publications, Web Content, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, AP Style, Proofreading, Headline Writing, Magazines, Politics, Freelance Writing

Education
Harvard University   1992 — 1993
Master in Public Administration

Indiana University Bloomington
B.A.

Gretchen King Gretchen King Paonia, Colorado Details
Gretchen King's High Country News Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Community Engagement Coordinator at High Country News
Industry Publishing
Experience
High Country News   August 2013 - Present
Revolution Brewing  November 2007 - Present
University of Alaska Fairbanks  2001 - January 2014
Aster Publishing  1998 - 1999
Premierelink Communications   1997 - 1999

Skills
web design, public relations, marketing, Publications, Editing, Social Media, Social Networking, Writing, Graphic Design, Teaching, Wordpress, Dreamweaver, CSS, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Planning, Web Development, Fundraising, SEO, Copy Editing, HTML, Web Design, WordPress, Newsletters, Blogging, Magazines, Public Relations, Marketing

Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks   1999 — 2001
Master's Degree, Professional Communications: Journalism/multimedia emphasis

University of Colorado at Boulder   1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Joan Hamilton Joan Hamilton San Francisco Bay Area Details
Joan Hamilton's High Country News Experience 1973 - 1981
Job Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
my own business  March 2007 - Present
Sierra Club  1994 - 2007
Sierra Club  1984 - 1994
High Country News   1973 - 1981
Climbing magazine  1971 - 1973

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Publications, Books, Writing, Audio Guides, Nature, Multimedia, Fact-checking, Editorial, Magazines, Publishing, Nonprofits, Journalism, Politics, Feature Articles, Web Content, Proofreading

Education
Pomona College   1966 — 1970
B.A., English writing

Pomona College
Bachelor's degree

Shara Rutberg Shara Rutberg Greater Denver Area Details
Shara Rutberg's High Country News Experience 1994 - 1994
Job Creative storyteller waiting to untie your tongue, your brand's potential and whatever else has you in knots.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Boogerhound Creative   September 1994 - Present
Equine Network   2010 - 2012
Greener Solutions  2009 - 2010
New Hope Natural Media  2007 - 2009
Shift (formerly Stratecom)   2004 - 2007
Freeman Wall Aiello Public Relations   2003 - 2004
Crested Butte Weekly   2000 - 2003
Crested Butte Chronicle & Pilot; Crested Butte Mountain Sun   1994 - 1998
Crested Butte Mountain Resort  1994 - 1995
High Country News   1994 - 1994

Skills
Custom Content Creation, Marketing Strategy, Content Strategy, Content Management, Writing, Research, Copywriting, Event Planning, Branding & Identity, Written & Oral..., Building Relationships, Relationship Management, Storytelling, Editing, Project Management, Art Direction, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Marketing, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Journalism, Editorial, Feature Articles, Profile Pieces, Ghostwriting

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1998 — 1999

Northwestern University   1990 — 1994
BA, Sociology, Leadership Studies

School for International Training   1992 — 1993
BA, Comparative Culture and Ecology: Ecuador

Paul Larmer Paul Larmer Grand Junction, Colorado Area Details
Paul Larmer's High Country News Experience 2002 - Present
Job Publisher at High Country News
Industry Publishing
Experience
High Country News   2002 - Present
Sierra Club  1988 - 1992

Skills
Politics, Journalism, Environmental Awareness, Storytelling, Publications, Publishing, Nonprofits, Magazines, Writing, Editing, Fundraising

Education
University of Michigan   1984 — 1986
Natural Resource Policy

Principia College   1978 — 1982
B.A., English/Biology

O'Gara Geoff O'Gara Geoff Casper, Wyoming Area Details
O'Gara Geoff's High Country News Experience 1979 - 1983
Job author
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Content Lab   August 2012 - Present
various publishers  1989 - Present
Wyofile   2011 - 2014
Wyoming PBS  2005 - 2012
National Geographic Society  July 1986 - 1998
Casper Star-Tribune  1989 - 1993
The Dubois Frontier   1984 - 1987
High Country News   1979 - 1983

Skills
Production, Screenwriting, Non-fiction, Magazines, Documentaries, Television, Video, Video Production, Creative Writing, Writing, Journalism, Editing

Education
Pomona College   1968 — 1973
BA, English

Catherine Lutz Catherine Lutz Grand Junction, Colorado Area Details
Catherine Lutz's High Country News Experience January 2000 - May 2000
Job Freelance writer, editor, and photographer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Catherine Lutz Writing and Photography   1998 - Present
Aspen Business Journal   April 2011 - April 2013
People's Press   2009 - 2013
Aspen Daily News  June 2006 - September 2010
Snowmass Sun   September 2001 - February 2005
Snowmass Sun Newspaper   2001 - 2005
COMPASS  May 2001 - September 2001
Roaring Fork Sunday   August 2000 - April 2001
High Country News   January 2000 - May 2000
EarthInfo, Inc   March 1997 - December 1999

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Writing, Newsletters, Press Releases, photography, research, Photography, Research, Journalism, Editorial, Copywriting, Proofreading, Publications, Storytelling, Digital Photography, Newspapers, Public Relations, Radio, Marketing, Layout, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Advertising, InDesign, Nonprofits, Magazines, Multimedia, News Writing, Web Content, AP Style, Blogging

Education
McGill University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Russian Language and Literature

McGill University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Russian Language and Literature

Diane Hackl Diane Hackl Carbondale, Colorado Details
Diane Hackl's High Country News Experience 1987 - 1987
Job Financial Director, Colorado Watershed Assembly
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
The Little Nell/Aspen Ski Company   2011 - Present
Colorado Watershed Assembly   September 2006 - Present
Crane Associates   1999 - September 2011
Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, VT   1993 - 1996
Earlham College  1993 - 1993
Colorado Outward Bound School  1988 - 1992
High Country News   1987 - 1987

Skills
Wilderness First..., Swift Water Rescue, Quickbooks

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   1983 — 1987
B.A., Environmental Conservation

University of Vermont   1982 — 1983

The Taft School   1979 — 1982

Katherine Mast Katherine Mast Santa Fe, New Mexico Details
Katherine Mast's High Country News Experience July 2013 - December 2013
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self Employed  January 2014 - Present
High Country News   July 2013 - December 2013
City of Albuquerque  February 2012 - June 2013
Albuquerque Biological Park  January 2011 - February 2012
Environmental Education Association of New Mexico   December 2010 - February 2012
Law office of Jacquelyn Robins   February 2007 - May 2010
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center   2005 - 2006

Skills
Editing, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Blogging, Proofreading, Media Relations, Program Development, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Writing, Microsoft Office, Creative Nonfiction..., Science Journalism

Education
Goshen College   2001 — 2005
B.A., Environmental Studies and Writing

Betsy Marston Betsy Marston Grand Junction, Colorado Area Details
Betsy Marston's High Country News Experience August 1983 - Present
Job editor, Writers on the Range at High Country News
Industry Information Services
Experience
High Country News   August 1983 - Present

Skills
Journalism, Magazines, Editing, Publications, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspaper, Photography, Blogging, Feature Articles, Radio, Publishing, AP Style, News Writing, Web Content, Magazine Articles, Newspapers, Freelance Writing, Online Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Breaking News

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1962 — 1963
ms, journalism

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1962 — 1963
ms, journalism

Mepham High School

Andrea Appleton Andrea Appleton Baltimore, Maryland Details
Andrea Appleton's High Country News Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Reporter and Writer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Freelance  November 2012 - Present
Baltimore City Paper  August 2011 - October 2012
Baltimore City Paper  January 2010 - August 2011
High Country News   2008 - 2008
Tribeca Trib   2006 - 2007

Skills
Newspaper, Editorial, Copy Editing, Publications, Journalism, News Writing, AP Style, Publishing, Newspapers, Storytelling, Fact-checking, Feature Articles, Web Content, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Magazines, Blogging

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2005 — 2006
MS, Journalism

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1995 — 2000
BS, English

Gloria Dickie Gloria Dickie Paonia, Colorado Details
Gloria Dickie's High Country News Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Editorial Intern at High Country News
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
High Country News   July 2015 - Present
Freelance Journalist  June 2012 - Present
Center for Environmental Journalism   August 2013 - June 2015
Turtle Island Restoration Network  January 2015 - May 2015
Digital First Media  January 2015 - May 2015
National Geographic  June 2014 - August 2014
University of Colorado Boulder  August 2013 - December 2013
The London Free Press  February 2013 - June 2013
The Western Gazette  May 2012 - April 2013
The Western Gazette  May 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Social Media, Layout, Canon DSLR, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Interviews, Twitter, Research, Leadership, WordPress, News Writing, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   2013 — 2015
Master's of Environmental Journalism, 4.0

The University of Western Ontario   2008 — 2012
Honors BA, Media, Information & Technology, Minor, Geography, 3.7

The University of Western Ontario   2008 — 2012
Certificate, Writing

Kate Schimel Kate Schimel Seattle, Washington Details
Kate Schimel's High Country News Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Correspondent at High Country News
Industry Online Media
Experience
High Country News   June 2015 - Present
Self-Employed  October 2014 - Present
High Country News   January 2015 - June 2015
Chalkbeat  August 2013 - October 2014

Education
Reed College
Bachelor's degree, Botany/Plant Biology