Teen Startup Journalists

Nicole Roberts is the community engagement editor for the News Tribune. She works with readers to enhance their interactions with the News Tribune, coordinates community events and partnerships with local organizations, and guides reporters who are producing multimedia elements like videos and interactive graphs. She also writes news and feature stories occasionally. Before becoming engagement editor in August 2019, Roberts served as the News Tribune's Jefferson City government reporter for over two years. Some of the topics she reported on included redevelopment of the city-owned property at the Missouri State Penitentiary, creation of the bicentennial bridge to Adrian's Island, rehabilitation efforts along East Capitol Avenue, and legal issues surrounding a crumbling building in downtown Jefferson City. Roberts received a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2017 from Missouri State University in Springfield, where she served as editor-in-chief of the school's student newspaper, The Standard. The Associated Press, Kansas City Press Club and Missouri College Media Association have recognized Roberts for her work at the News Tribune and The Standard. She is originally from Rolla but attended high school in Vienna, about 30 minutes southeast of Jefferson City. Follow Nicole on Twitter at @NReneeRoberts.

Holly Quinn is the lead reporter for Technical.ly Delaware. A Wilmington native and AIHS grad, she attended Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, back when it was located on an old estate in Elkins Park (not to date herself or anything). When she’s not covering tech in the First State, she writes reviews of local theater productions.

Reporter at Block Club Chicago

Alana Pickrell is a videojournalist with CTV News Northern Ontario in Sudbury. She also occasionally fills in on the anchor and weather desks.

Staff writer TheHustle

Experienced News Reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the online media industry. Skilled in Journalism, Newspapers, News Writing, Editing, and Publications. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Arts - BA focused in Communications from University of Western Sydney.

I write about food and restaurants for Business Insider, and I take my own photos. I'm in post-production on my Fulbright Morocco documentary about life with a squatter circus.

Currently writing about start-ups, technology and business news. Have previously written about pop culture, music, books and a lot of reality TV.

Gene Marks is a CPA and owner of The Marks Group PC, a ten-person technology and financial consulting firm located near Philadelphia founded in 1994.

I am an award-winning journalist, writing coach, and writing professor at NYU CALA SPS and Writer's Digest and I'm the host and curator for ASJA Direct: Inside Intel on Getting Published and Paid Well .

Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the online media industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Digital Strategy, Innovation, Branding, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Media Buying, Ruby on Rails, and Market Research.

Eliza Haverstock is a financial writer covering venture capital, startups, and private equity for PitchBook in Seattle

Gretchen married an Oregonian (but quickly turned him into a Washingtonian) and together they're raising four Pacific Northwest-loving kids. She will often be found reading a captivating novel, eating fancy grilled cheese, and wearing Birkenstocks. Because yes, she's THAT Pacific Northwest.

I am a senior journalist for BBC News in London. I previously edited an industry-leading business magazine and have written freelance for such titles as Newsweek, the Telegraph and GQ.

Andrew Medal is the founder of The Paper Chase, which is a bi-weekly newsletter. He is an entrepreneur and angel investor.

Emily Allen works in Charleston covering the state Legislature and public affairs throughout southern West Virginia.

Hi! I'm Brendan. I'm a freelance journalist based in New York City and the author of a book about immigration, capitalism, and the far right. It’s due out in January, but you can pre-order it now. Please do!

just another wine-drinking, pizza-loving, deadline-fearing newspaper reporter:

Rowan Walrath is an associate editor at American Inno, reporting on local innovation in Boston and Rhode Island. She curates and writes both Beats. Rowan was previously at WIRED and Mother Jones in San Francisco

Creating high quality content is what I do best. You'll find my work on Forbes, in the UK national press and their online publications, and in the leading business, leadership and HR publications.