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Kate Abbey-Lambertz
Product Manager
Kate (she/her) is passionate about journalism that involves Detroiters from the start and helps readers solve problems and find joy in their daily lives. Her favorite Detroit spot to watch the sunset, play soccer, watch the freighters go by and feel a little haunted is Historic Fort Wayne. More by Kate Abbey-Lambertz
Sarah Alvarez
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Sarah (she/her) believes the best local reporting is a service, responds directly to community needs and reduces harm. Her favorite place in Detroit is her backyard on a summer evening. More by Sarah Alvarez
Chelsea Brown
Development Director
Chelsea (she/her) believes having information allows people to have more choices in their daily lives. She enjoys Detroit’s public parks where she can walk, enjoy spending time with friends and family, or just sit and relax.
Ashley Fassett
Membership and Operations Coordinator
Ashley (she/her) believes that local journalism is the most powerful tool democracies possess and hopes to see it used as a tool to fight injustice. Her favorite places in Detroit are those with family ties — the Maltese American club for a Kinnie and LCA during a Red Wings game.
Candice Fortman
Executive Director
Candice (she/her) believes that good information systems and organizations (like newsrooms and libraries) help communities and residents not just survive but thrive. When people have access to accurate and helpful information, they are empowered to create pathways for themselves, their families and neighborhoods.
Laura Herberg
Civic Life Reporter
Laura (she/her) believes that journalism can shed light on local actions and decisions that might otherwise go under the radar. Her favorite place to walk in Detroit is on the trails that go over the bridge on the Rouge in Eliza Howell Park. More by Laura Herberg
Lynelle Herndon
Detroit Documenters Coordinator
Lynelle (she/her) likes working with Documenters because she thinks it’s important for us to share our news and our voices with our neighbors and networks. Her favorite spaces in Detroit are the urban gardens that promote peace, hope, health and healing. More by Lynelle Herndon
Dan Ignacio
Digital Editor
Dan (they/them, he/him) believes in amplifying the concerns of marginalized people and connecting everyone to the resources they deserve. They enjoy working with friends at a community food pantry and daydreaming on the Vernor bus. More by Dan Ignacio
Noah Kincade
Detroit Documenters Coordinator
Noah (he/him) believes people benefit their communities when they create civic media and commit acts of journalism. He enjoys being anywhere with live music or tacos. More by Noah Kincade
Koby Levin
Senior Science Reporter
Koby (he/him) believes curiosity is food for love, and love drives people to fight for their communities. He enjoys the many moods of the Detroit River. More by Koby Levin
Aaron Mondry
Senior Reporter
Aaron (he/him) believes in telling true stories about real people. He doesn’t think there’s anything better than a crisp fall afternoon at the Detroit Jazz Fest. More by Aaron Mondry
SaMya Overall
Reporter
SaMya (she/her) believes in empowering and encouraging minority voices through local journalism because journalism is a service to the community, not vice versa. She loves Campus Martius, especially during holiday time with the bright lights and snow. More by SaMya Overall
Erin Perry
Managing Editor
Erin’s (she/her) personal motto for journalism is: “Invest in the journalists of tomorrow, for they may be our bosses one day.” Her favorite places in Detroit are its classrooms — for the sometimes subtle and other times obvious student intellect. More by Erin Perry
Erica Schopmeyer
Director of Operations and Finance
Erica (she/her) believes in journalism that rises above the noise and pushes readers to question the systems they’re accustomed to. Her favorite place in Detroit is Woodlawn Cemetery. She loves to walk there with friends, take in the changing seasons and spot deer.