You will report on important issues in the San Diego area, such as veterans` issues and San Diego`s declining fisheries. Your goal is to uncover truth.
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David Coddon
David Coddon has long been an integral voice on San Diego`s arts, entertainment and cultural scene. Previously editing “Currents Weekend” and “Night&Day”, as well as serving as theater critic for San Diego CityBeat magazine he currently holds these positions.
He has won multiple awards from both the Society of Professional Journalists and San Diego Press Club for his news, investigative, first amendment and multicultural reporting as well as writing feature stories.
Bobbi Zane
Bobbi Zanne has been a freelance writer for many years and is a well-known face in the local media. Her coverage of San Diego County`s hot trends earned her numerous top honors from organizations like Society of Professional Journalists and San Diego Press Club.
At East County Magazine, she serves as senior editor. A true Southern Californian at heart, she has an insatiable curiosity for all things San Diego while possessing an incredible knack for storytelling across print, digital and broadcast media platforms.
Luis Monteagudo Jr.
Monteagudo, a well-known figure in San Diego`s media circles is also a family man who has two children with his wife.
As Vice President of Community Relations at 211 San Diego, he effectively communicates the mission and services provided by this organization to as many people as possible in an efficient and effective way. Staff recognizes his outstanding contributions to this cause.
Kendra Sitton
Kendra Sitton is the local editor for San Diego Community Newspaper Group. She edits San Diego Uptown News as well as Downtown News.
She earned her Bachelor`s in Mass Communications with minors in sociology and global cultural studies from Concordia University Irvine with honors. Her reporting has been recognized by the San Diego Press Club with awards given for articles covering San Diego Police Department policies regarding transgender civilians, Dr. Lillian Faderman`s history of lesbianism, and Arab film festival coverage.
Iris Neal
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Iris Neal has over two decades of journalism experience and recently was named Editor of the East County Californian.
Jessica Dilley is a contributor to East County Magazine. She writes about local government agencies, and other topics. Prior to writing for East County, she reported for both Ramona Sentinel and Senior World News and is passionate about diversity within San Diego – she serves on both Arab Muslim Community Coalition`s Executive Councils.
Elizabeth Ireland
Elizabeth Ireland is a journalist with more than 20 years of experience, both on the East and West Coasts. She has written for Fast Company as well as NBC News, Forbes, among others.
She is committed to sharing her story to encourage others to take action and live healthier lives. She wants to empower families and women to make the right decisions.
Lorie Hearn
Hearn founded and is executive director of inewsource a non profit journalism organization. She has over three decades of experience as both an editor and journalist specializing in watchdog reporting.
She is also a journalist in residence at San Diego State University where she teaches investigative journalism. She was also honored to be chosen as a Nieman Foundation Fellow at Harvard University in 1994-1995.
Hearn worked as a reporter and editor at five newspapers on both coasts, covering issues including juvenile justice, drug control policy and courts. She is most famous for her Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reports that led Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham to be jailed.