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President
Roger founded Newswise in 1992, before the WWW, as the first online resource of this kind for journalists. He is still looking for new ways to stay on the cutting edge of communication.
Chief Executive Officer
Jessica grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. After graduating from George Washington University with a major in International Business, she moved to Athens Greece where she began her entrepreneurial career. She founded an art tour company, AthenArt. Jessica also served as Managing Director of Monaco, a company providing services to major car companies in which she gained experience in all aspects (sales, purchasing, industrial workflow productivity, and quality improvement) of international markets.
In 2010, after anticipating the current Greek crisis, she relocated to Charlottesville and began working for Newswise as Director of Client Development. Utilizing her international business experience, in 2012 she became the CEO. She is responsible for maintaining and growing Newswise as a leader in the communication of science-based news.
Creative Co-Director
Stefan has been co-developing Newswise since its earliest, pre-internet days, and takes a special interest in the creative deployment of emerging technologies.
Editor-in-Chief
Craig came to Newswise in 2005 a few days after his daughter Stella was born. Before Newswise, Craig worked as a freelance writer and copy editor. He reviews the majority of the articles that come to Newswise. He also processes the multimedia and runs the web clipping service. Contact him at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Accounting Manager
Debbie has been with Newswise since 2006 after being a stay at home Mom for 3 years. She is responsible for all accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and bookkeeping for Newswise. Debbie feels blessed to have the opportunity to work at Newswise part time so she can still fit in her responsibilities of managing a home with three daughters and her husband.
If you have any questions regarding your invoice contact her at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Director of Media Outreach, Client Services, Project Manager
Thom has lived in Charlottesville since 1999, when he began his studies at the University of Virginia. After graduating with a BA in English Literature and extensive coursework in psychology and other sciences, he worked for several years in customer service and editorial production for some prominent local businesses. Joining Newswise in 2007, Thom quickly became immersed in all aspects of the Newswise commitment to quality service of both the reporter community and our roster of blue-chip clientele.
If you are a journalist and need help finding information on Newswise, or if you are a Newswise client needing help with your membership, contact Thom at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thom lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Jenny, and their pet Irish Setter, Finnegan. When not at the office, he enjoys reading, writing, playing bass, piano, and guitar, cooking, riding his vintage Honda motorcycle, and doing outdoor activities with his friends such as hiking and fly-fishing in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Client Development Associate
Siobhain joined Newswise in the fall of 2012 to help develop relationships and communicate services with prospective members. She attended the University of Virginia, where she received a BA in English Literature. After graduation, she decided to remain in the beautiful Charlottesville area instead of returning to her hometown in Northern Virginia. Siobhain loves being so close to her alma mater, and continues to take advantage of the beautiful grounds and amazing libraries that inspire her passion for reading and writing.
Client Development
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After reading English at Oxford, Jonathan went into the art business, working in California, Germany, and DC before being seduced by Albemarle County, Virginia, where he was a partner at 20th Century Art and Antiques in Charlottesville and segued into real estate development and management at K Holdings and Monticello Associates.
Jonathan is the author of Infamies; his translations include Karl Kraus’s Dicta and Contradicta and the maxims and reflections of Vauvenargues. His hobbyhorse is algorithmic musical composition.
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