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• Meredith Adams recently graduated from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, with a degree in communication. Previously, she was the communications director for John Courage's 2006 campaign for Congress in Texas' 21st District. She began volunteering in local politics in Austin during the 2004 election cycle and traveled to Florida with the League of Conservation Voters to campaign for John Kerry. After becoming involved with Democracy for Texas and starting a Democracy for America (DFA) group on her college campus, Adams completed an internship with DFA in Burlington, Vermont. Adams is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
• Tom Allison most recently worked for John Edwards' presidential campaign in Iowa. In Virginia, he was involved with campaigns for Gov. Tim Kaine and Sen. Jim Webb, as well as Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign. Allison interned at the political department of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington in English and political science. He is a Researcher with Media Matters for America.
• Eric Alterman is a professor of English and journalism at Brooklyn College, the "Liberal Media" columnist for The Nation, and a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and the World Policy Institute of The New School. He also serves as a history consultant to HBO Films. Alterman is the author of several national bestsellers, including What Liberal Media? The Truth About Bias and the News (Basic Books, February 2003). He is also the recipient of several awards, including the NCTE George Orwell Award and the Stephen Crane Literary Award. Alterman received a bachelor's degree in history and government from Cornell University, his master's degree in international relations from Yale University, and his Ph.D. in U.S. history from Stanford University. Alterman is a senior fellow and Altercation weblogger for Media Matters for America (formerly at MSNBC.com).
• Andy Amsler has worked in local and national politics since graduating from the University of Delaware in 2006 with a degree in politics and journalism. There, he served as the editor in chief of The Review, the university's only independent student newspaper. Recently, Amsler held a position as the regional field director for the presidential campaign of Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-DE) in southeast Iowa. Before that, he served as an assistant public information officer for Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Amsler is a Public Affairs Associate with Media Matters for America.
• Lauren K. Auerbach most recently interned for the Green Party in the London Assembly. Prior to that, she worked as a lobbying assistant in the Washington, D.C., office of Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler. Auerbach holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Arizona State University and a master's degree in environment, politics, and globalization from King's College London. She is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
• Matthew Brock Biedlingmaier graduated with honors from Kenyon College, where he majored in psychology and English. He was a finalist for a Fulbright Research Fellowship, and he has been awarded a research grant in the area of media studies. He has worked for several nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., and has been published online by the progressive magazine In These Times. Biedlingmaier is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
• Duncan B. Black has held teaching and research positions at the London School of Economics; the Université catholique de Louvain; the University of California, Irvine; and, recently, Bryn Mawr College. Black holds a PhD in economics from Brown University and is a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America.
• Max Blumenthal is a journalist whose writing has appeared in The Nation, Salon.com, and The American Prospect. He received the Online Journalism Award for best independent feature in 2003 from the Online Journalism Association and the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communications. Blumenthal has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Research Fellow at Media Matters for America.
• Mark Bochkis most recently worked as a researcher for the Campaign to Defend America. He previously worked as director of the Voter Contact Operations Team on the 2006 Maryland Coordinated Campaign, and as volunteer canvass director for the Sheila Dixon mayoral campaign in Baltimore. Bochkis received a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Maryland, and has held communication positions with public relations firms prior to his work in politics. He is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
• Darrin Bodner, a member of the Media Matters team since the organization's conception, has more than a decade of government, campaign, nonprofit and corporate experience. Most recently Bodner served as development director for the award-winning Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company. He also served as an adviser to former New York City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone, as well as chief fund-raiser for Vallone's mayoral campaign. Bodner holds a bachelor of arts from Dickinson College. He is Chief Operating Officer at Media Matters for America.
• Eric Boehlert is the author of Lapdogs: How the Press Rolled Over for Bush (Free Press, 2006). He worked for five years as a senior writer for Salon.com, where he wrote extensively about media and politics. Prior to that, he worked as a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. Boehlert has a bachelor's degree in Near Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts and is a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America.
• David Brock is the author of four political books, including The Republican Noise Machine: Right-Wing Media and How It Corrupts Democracy (Crown, May 2004). In his preceding book, Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative (Crown, March 2002), a 2002 New York Times best-selling political memoir, he chronicled his years as a conservative media insider. Brock was the recipient of the New Democrat Network's first award for political entrepreneurship. He currently serves on the board of The Progressive Legislative Action Network, an organization created to support progressive state legislators. He is the CEO of Media Matters for America.
• Eric Burns is a political communications and strategy professional with more than a decade of experience working in local, state, and national politics. He most recently served as the communications director for the House Rules Committee and ranking member Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY). Prior to that, Burns was the primary spokesman and a senior adviser to Rep. Chris Bell (D-TX). A former investment banker, Burns holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and is the President of Media Matters for America.
• Dave Crowley is a certified public accountant with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, he worked as a consultant assisting clients with financial operations and reporting. His previous employers include the National Park Foundation, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Enterprise Foundation. He is the Chief Financial Officer of Media Matters for America.
• John W. Delicath is a communications expert with more than 15 years experience in academia and government. He has held teaching positions at Allegheny College, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Cincinnati, where he taught courses in rhetoric, political communication, and media studies, including courses that examined media coverage of social movements, environmental issues, and the Iraq war. He is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters, and is co-editor of Communication and Public Participation in Environmental Decision Making (SUNY Press). Most recently, he served as a senior communications analyst with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication studies from the University of Louisville and the University of Georgia, respectively, and completed course work for his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. Delicath is a Deputy Editorial Director for Media Matters for America.
• Kim Devlin is a veteran political strategist and adviser. Originally from Texas, she has served as manager and consultant on numerous local, state, and federal campaigns in every region of the country. Most recently, Devlin served as communications director on Mikal Watts' exploratory campaign for U.S. Senate in Texas. She has served on the board of directors of several nonprofit organizations and was also a longtime senior adviser to Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi on Long Island, New York. Devlin brings her vast communications and campaign expertise to Media Matters for America, where she currently serves as Senior Strategist for Communications & Outreach.
• Ben Dimiero graduated from Middlebury College in May 2006 with a bachelor's degree in English. He has previously worked as an intern at Focus Features. He began working at Media Matters for America as an intern in August 2007 and is currently serving as New Media Associate.
• Hannah Dreier graduated with honors from Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in European studies and international relations. She has interned at Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, the New Press, and the bilingual San Francisco newspaper El Tecolote. She is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
• Lukas Eklund has worked as a web designer and developer periodically since 1998. Most recently, he worked as a management analyst for a large information technology firm. He holds a bachelor's degree in physics from North Park College and is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
• Carolyn Fiddler joined Media Matters after most recently serving as development director for the Center for Progressive Reform. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in international relations, European studies, and political science, and received a law degree from the College of William & Mary in 2007. Prior to attending law school, she worked for the Democratic Party of Virginia, where she served as deputy finance director and later as communications director, and worked as a deputy clerk at Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. During law school, Fiddler completed two legislative internships with Virginia Delegate Jim Scott. She also enjoyed a brief stint as a political cartoonist. Fiddler is an External Affairs Associate at Media Matters for America.
• Ben Fishel has worked as an intern in the offices of Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Fishel graduated from Colgate University in May 2005 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and political science. In May 2006 he began his work at Media Matters for America as an intern in the Research Department and is currently serving as a Radio Booking Coordinator and co-produces a radio segment called the Media Matters Minute.
• Jocelyn Fong graduated from Goshen College in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in peace, justice and conflict studies. She worked most recently as an AmeriCorps member with Public Allies Arizona. She is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
• Jamison Foser has extensive experience in progressive research, communications, and strategy, having worked for nearly a decade in national politics. Most recently he served as Research Director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for the 2002 cycle. Foser is Executive Vice President at Media Matters for America.
• Brian Frederick holds a doctorate in communication from the University of Colorado and has previously worked as a consultant for the Associated Press and the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. Frederick received his master's degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina, where he worked as a columnist and editor for The Daily Tar Heel before becoming the paper's ombudsman. He received his bachelor's degree in English from the University of Iowa. Frederick is a Deputy Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
• Karl Frisch has worked on numerous political campaigns over the past 10 years. He served as multimedia communications director and member of the renowned Web team for Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign. In 2005, Frisch worked as press secretary for Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) on the House Rules Committee. Most recently he served as press secretary of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). Prior to his work with progressives and Democrats, for several years Frisch worked for Republicans including former Rep. Jim Nussle (IA) and the 2000 presidential campaigns of Lamar Alexander (TN) and Sen. John McCain (AZ). Frisch is the Communications Director at Media Matters for America.
• Drew Gardner is a Washington, D.C., native and graduated with a degree in photography from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Gardner previously interned with D.C.-based firm BatesNeimand, Inc., and freelanced for clients in Washington and New York City. Gardner joined Media Matters for America in February 2008 and is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department.
• Matthew Gertz served as deputy campaign manager of Democrat Diane Farrell's 2006 congressional campaign in Connecticut. He has also worked as an intern for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as well as with Citizens Union, a good-government nonprofit group in New York. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University and is a Senior Researcher for Media Matters for America.
• Todd Gregory has worked in journalism since 2001, serving as an editor and occasionally as a writer. Most recently, he was a copy editor at The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky. Gregory attended the University of Illinois and is a Web Editor at Media Matters for America.
• Jeff Harrell has worked in both commercial and public-affairs communications as a writer, creative editor, and videographer. Most recently, he served as the online creative director at Edelman Public Relations. In 2007, he published his first collection of short fiction. Harrell is a Creative Development Associate with Media Matters for America.
• Eric H. Hananoki previously worked as a researcher, segment producer, and blogger for The Al Franken Show on Air America Radio. He also served as the director of online communications for the Midwest Values Political Action Committee. Hananoki held research internships with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group and America Coming Together. His writing has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, and Flak Magazine. Hananoki graduated from The George Washington University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He is a Senior Researcher for Media Matters for America.
• Brian Herman is a political and communications professional with more than 12 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Most recently, he worked as deputy campaign manager for Rep. Melissa Bean's (D-IL) 2004 campaign, and then as Bean's communications director and senior policy adviser, where he helped her win re-election to her suburban Chicago district. He previously held the position of public affairs associate at The Haymarket Group, a Chicago fundraising and public-relations firm, where he worked with municipal candidates and nonprofit organizations. Before working in legislative and communications positions for Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Illinois state Sen. Susan Garrett (D), Herman began his career as a corporate marketing professional, spending seven years advising clients on communication strategy and execution. He has a bachelor's degree from Columbia College in Chicago and is a Strategic Adviser at Media Matters for America.
• Brandon Hersh holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in political communication from the University of Florida. He has interned for Florida state legislators and for former Rep. Tillie Fowler (R-FL). While pursuing his master's degree, Hersh served as the University of Florida's representative for the Center for American Progress' Campus Progress and as a research assistant for the university's College of Journalism, focusing on 2004 election news coverage. Hersh also worked for CNN's YouTube Presidential Debate team and was a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Political Communication. He now serves as the Press Assistant at Media Matters for America and co-produces a radio segment called the Media Matters Minute.
• Xochitl Hinojosa has worked on several statewide and national campaigns. Most recently she worked for Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. She also served as the political outreach coordinator for Chris Bell's (D-TX) gubernatorial campaign and worked for state Sen. Kirk Watson (D-TX) as a Gregory Luna Scholar. Prior to her campaign work, she served as an advocate for the Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio. Xochitl holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word. She is an External Affairs Associate at Media Matters for America.
• Erin Hofteig most recently served as director of online strategy at Grassroots Democrats, where she worked with more than 35 Democratic state parties to build stronger, more effective online programs. In 2003-04, Hofteig led online grassroots efforts for Sen. John Kerry's (D-MA) presidential campaign, for which she used a variety of online initiatives to identify and guide tens of thousands of grassroots activists across the nation. Prior to the Kerry campaign, she worked with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group as a federal forests organizer. A graduate of California State University-Chico with a double major in international relations and political science, Hofteig is Director of New Media at Media Matters for America.
• Jeremy Holden covered state government for The Daily Reporter in Columbus, Ohio, and has contributed editorial content to Independent Banker magazine and Ohio Tavern News. He recently earned a Master of Arts degree from the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. He is a Senior Researcher for Media Matters for America.
• David Hughes graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's degree in political science and rhetorical theory. He has previously worked with the United Way and the American Cancer Society in fundraising, grant writing, and grassroots organizing. Most recently, he was a solutions consultant with Democracy Data & Communications, working on constituent management, PAC development, and grassroots communications for a variety of organizations and projects including The Nature Conservancy and Sunrise Powerlink. Hughes is an External Affairs Associate at Media Matters for America.
• Annelies Husmann previously worked for a national political and fundraising consultant where she specialized in developing donor relationships for progressive organizations. She also worked as deputy finance director for Chris Bell's (D-TX) gubernatorial campaign and interned for Public Strategies Inc. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Texas at Austin. Husmann is the Senior Development Associate for Media Matters for America.
• Erikka Knuti has worked in organizing and communications for several campaigns. In 2006, she helped elect former Vice Adm. Joe Sestak (D-PA) to Congress. Prior to that, she was an associate at Chicago-based media consulting firm Adelstein/Liston. She has also served as a district representative and campaign coordinator for Rep. Dave Obey (D-WI). Knuti holds a political science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is the Director of External Affairs at Media Matters for America.
• Terry Krepel has worked for newspapers for more than 17 years as a reporter, designer, and editor. He is the creator and editor of ConWebWatch, which monitors conservative news websites. Krepel holds a master's degree in multimedia journalism from Arkansas Tech University and is a Senior Editor at Media Matters for America.
• Marcia Kuntz most recently ran the Alliance for Justice's Judicial Selection Project. Previously, she served as minority counsel for the housing subcommittee of the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services and as legislative counsel to Representative Barney Frank (D-MA). A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Chicago Law School, Kuntz is the Editor-in-Chief at Media Matters for America.
• Jessica Levin graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in May 2006 with a bachelor's degree in English. She has previously worked as an intern at a scientific philanthropy foundation and as a legal assistant in a brokerage clearing firm. She began working at Media Matters for America as an intern in December 2006 and is currently serving as an External Affairs Associate.
• Greg Lewis graduated from the University of Maryland with a double major in government and politics, and history in May 2008. He previously interned for the Maryland Public Interest Research Group and worked as a deputy volunteer coordinator for the Peter Franchot for Comptroller campaign in 2006 in Maryland. He started at Media Matters for America in the summer of 2007 as a Special Projects intern and is currently a member of the Research Department.
• Susan Lin most recently worked in the information technology industry and has developed political experience through her work for Sen. Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) and several internships. She was also an undergraduate associate at the Eagleton Institute of Politics in New Jersey. Lin holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Rutgers College and is a Research Associate at Media Matters for America.
• Simon Maloy previously recently worked for Kaplan Higher Education Online in New York as an editorial intern. He has been published in The Raw Story, a progressive news website. Maloy holds a bachelor's degree in history from Williams College. Previously a Senior Researcher, Maloy is now a Deputy Research Director at Media Matters for America.
• Sarah Martin graduated from Bryn Mawr College in May 2007 with a bachelor's degree in Growth and Structure of Cities. As an undergraduate, she held a variety of positions in the school's Computing Services department and was a Multimedia and Design intern at the college during the summer of 2006. Martin is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
• Pilar Martinez graduated with honors from Strayer University, where she majored in accounting. Martinez has more than 17 years of experience in finance and management, including 14 years in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, she worked at the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) as the finance and administrative director. Prior to CCAP, she worked at the National Park Foundation and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. She is the Controller at Media Matters for America.
• Dan Mayer previously worked in information-technology support for public schools in Northern California. He graduated cum laude from San Diego State University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in computer science. While a student, he interned with both the House Budget Committee and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA). Mayer is a member of the Technology Department at Media Matters for America.
• Matt McLaughlin has worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers since 1989, covering government, courts, education, and technology, among other issues. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and mass communications from Towson University and is the Managing Editor at Media Matters for America.
• Julie Millican has been involved with several progressive organizations and campaigns, including work with America Coming Together, MoveOn.org, John Kerry's presidential campaign, and local Democratic parties. She has conducted research studies relating to media consumption and political knowledge and has held a governmental internship in which she worked on public policy and environmental issues. Millican holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and is a Senior Researcher at Media Matters for America.
• Phil Mione has worked as an intern in the office of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), as well as for the campaign of New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) and the nonprofit group New Jersey Citizen Action. Mione graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in May 2006 and is a Public Affairs Associate at Media Matters for America.
• J. Jioni Palmer most recently served as press secretary for the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Before March 2007, he was a reporter with Newsday, where he started as a summer intern in 1999 and subsequently covered the various levels of government and politics in New York. Joining the Washington bureau in September 2004 as Newsday's congressional correspondent, he began reporting on the daily activities on Capitol Hill, focusing on the New York delegation. He was awarded a Newsday Publisher's Award for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent rebuilding of New Orleans. He is the National Press Secretary at Media Matters for America.
• Dianna Parker previously worked as a policy and communications assistant for the National Audubon Society, focusing on global warming and renewable energy. She has also interned for Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and for The Journal Newspapers, where she served as a general assignment reporter. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland in print journalism and is a Researcher at Media Matters for America.
• Sarah Pavlus previously worked as a researcher at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, with a focus on Midwestern races. She also worked at the research consulting firm Ginsberg Lahey and on political campaigns in Iowa, Colorado, and Florida. Pavlus holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Washington University in St. Louis. She started at Media Matters for America as a Senior Researcher and is now a Deputy Research Director.
• Georgina Petronella graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University in May 2005 with a bachelor's degree in English. She has worked in theater production, including at the Folger Shakespeare Library and at the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, D.C. She is a Development Associate at Media Matters for America.
• David Pirotte has been involved with the Free Software movement and digital rights activism. He graduated with a degree in music technology from Northwestern University, where he worked in the information technology department. He is the Director of Technology at Media Matters for America.
• David Saldana was an Emmy Award-winning television news producer, a First Amendment and workers' rights attorney, and a journalism professor prior to joining Media Matters for America. He has served as adjunct assistant professor at Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism, communications director for the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, regional vice president for the National Lawyers Guild, and media critic for Iowa Public Radio. He worked as a producer and writer for several local TV stations in his native California, and at New York 1 News and MTV News in New York City, and also was a freelance writer for newspapers and magazines. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism at the University of California-Santa Cruz in 1991, his master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1995, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Southern California in 2001. Saldana is a Deputy Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
• Rob Savillo has experience in research, writing, and content analysis. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he earned a bachelor's degree in American studies with an emphasis on media and communications. He was the first student to earn the Certificate in Communications and Media Studies at UMBC. Savillo is a research analyst at Media Matters for America.
• Eric Schroeck has worked as a reporter and editor for several newspapers since 2003, most recently as the local editor for The News Leader of Staunton, Virginia. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications from St. Bonaventure University and is a Web Editor at Media Matters for America.
• Jeremy Schulman served as the deputy communications director for Dave Thomas's congressional campaign in Colorado's 7th District. He has also interned for the Institute for Policy Studies and the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado. Schulman holds a bachelor's degree in history from Pomona College. He is the Research Director at Media Matters for America.
• Raphael Schweber-Koren previously worked as a researcher for the Thunder Road Group, following internships at National Public Radio and the AFL-CIO. Schweber-Koren holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Johns Hopkins University and is a Senior Researcher at Media Matters for America.
• Chrissy Schwen most recently worked as a management consultant supporting state and federal government agencies. Previously, she worked in organizing for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) during the 2004 and 2006 campaign cycles. Chrissy holds a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in biology from Indiana University. She is a Researcher at Media Matters for America.
• Andrew Seifter has experience organizing, advocating, and fundraising for several progressive not-for-profit groups, including the Sierra Club and the State PIRGs. He also served as a research assistant for a Member of the British Parliament. Seifter holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Michigan and a master of science from the London School of Economics. Seifter is a Deputy Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
• Adam H. Shah most recently worked as senior counsel for the Judicial Selection Project at Alliance for Justice. Previously, he was an associate with the New York City law firm Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton. Shah graduated with honors from the University of Chicago with a degree in history and received a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was contributing editor of the Michigan Law Review. He is Deputy Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
• Jon Sime has previously worked for the Fairfax County, Virginia, public library's technology department and in the internet service provider industry. In the late 1990s, he co-founded online retailer ThinkGeek.com (now a division of VA Software Corp.), which very quickly grew into a leading e-commerce site for those passionate about technology, gadgets, and "geek culture." As a co-founder of ThinkGeek ("stuff for smart masses") and its sole developer for the first four and a half years, he led all technology and software development. Sime is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
• Doug Stauffer has worked in television as a researcher, booker, and producer for programs including NBC's The John Walsh Show and The Jane Pauley Show and TLC's Operation Homecoming. Most recently, he worked as news coordinator on the Emmy award-winning Montel Williams Show. Stauffer is a Television Booking Coordinator at Media Matters for America.
• Rose R. Survine-Wesley has worked in administration and customer service at various companies throughout the United States. She attended Barnes Business College in Denver, where her studies focused on accounting for business. Survine-Wesley is the Administrative and Finance Assistant at Media Matters for America.
• Nathan Tabak graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor’s degree in religion. Previously, he interned at the New York journal Zeek and worked as a research assistant in Vassar’s religion department. Tabak joined Media Matters for America as an intern in the summer of 2008 and is currently a member of the Research Department.
• Amos Tevelow is a communication scholar with extensive experience in government and academia. He received a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied rhetoric and media/cultural studies, authored numerous articles and book chapters, and wrote a dissertation on the evolution of public policy think tanks in America. As an assistant professor at Ithaca College, he taught courses on transnational social movements, the war on terrorism, and argumentation. Tevelow was most recently a communication analyst at the U.S. Government Accountability Office. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Vermont and a master's degree in communication from the University of Illinois and is a Research Fellow at Media Matters for America.
• Solange Uwimana has worked as a reporter, writer, and editor in newspapers, online media, and publishing for almost 10 years, most recently as an editorial assistant at APICS The Association for Operations Management. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism (news-editorial) and mass communications from the University of Colorado and is a Web Editor at Media Matters for America.
• Elbert Ventura has worked as a writer, editor, and researcher for various publications. His work has appeared in The New Republic Online, The American Prospect Online, National Public Radio's All Things Considered, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among other outlets. He holds a bachelor's degree in English literature and political science from Brown University and a master's degree in media and public affairs from George Washington University. He is a Research Fellow at Media Matters for America.
• Mandy Vlasz has experience in political campaigns and consulting, beginning with the 2000 Gore/Lieberman campaign, for which she worked in the finance department of the national headquarters. She has also worked for Democratic polling firm Lake, Snell, Perry & Associates and on the U.S. Senate campaign of Gery Chico of Illinois in 2004. Vlasz is an Illinois native and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Bradley University. She is the Director of Operations at Media Matters for America.
• Paul Waldman has authored or co-authored four books on media and politics, the latest of which is Free Ride: John McCain and the Media. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Senior Fellow and Director of Special Projects at Media Matters for America. He is also a columnist for The American Prospect.
• A.J. Walzer graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2006 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He has recently worked as a business administrator of Atlantis Books, an independent bookshop in the Cyclades islands, and as a chef at Interim Restaurant and Bar in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Andrew joined Media Matters for America as an intern in the summer of 2007 and is currently a member of the Research Department.
• Morgan Weiland most recently worked as a reporter for the Bureau of National Affairs, covering health care policy and Capitol Hill. She has previously interned in the United Nations' press office in Geneva, Switzerland, and at an NPR affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana. Weiland graduated with honors from Carleton College in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in political science and cinema & media studies; her thesis on the U.S. media's failed coverage of the lead-up to the Iraq war garnered several awards. She is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
• Pete Welsch has worked as a Web developer and has conducted computer-mediated communications research on the intersection of blogging and the political process. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from St. Mary's College of Maryland and dual master's degrees in information science and library science from Indiana University-Bloomington. Previously a Systems Developer, Welsch is now Deputy Director of Technology at Media Matters for America.
• Oliver Willis has worked as a Web developer and information architect on several media-related Web projects. He also boasts extensive experience in political blogging and authors his own site, which has been profiled in The Boston Globe and Baseline magazine, and on PBS. Willis attended Florida Atlantic University and is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
• Lily Yan graduated with honors from Arizona State University with bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. She has written and edited copy for several magazines and newspapers in Arizona, and is a Researcher at Media Matters for America.