Profiles

Public News Service is an independent, member-supported news organization providing “news in the public interest” through a network of independent state newswires.

Tyler Francischine is a journalist who writes about travel, arts, and culture. She’s passionate about human rights, the Atlantic Ocean, alligators, and organizing large-scale, community events.

Ben Montoya (they/them) is the political correspondent at Courier New Mexico. They’ve produced podcasts for legacy media companies (Conde Nast, Audible, PRX, TED), independent DIY productions (Hang Up!), and everything in between. Ben is an adjunct professor at NYU’s American Journalism Online graduate program and a contributing member at 505omatic, New Mexico’s worker-owned independent civic…

Chaunie Brusie is a mom of five, a native Michigander, and a Registered Nurse turned writer and editor. She specializes in health and medical writing. Her work has appeared everywhere from The New York Times to Glamour to Parents magazine.

Ellery Weil is a historian and writer who holds degrees from the University of Michigan and University College London. In her spare time, she likes cooking, theater, and petting dogs she meets on the street.

Britteny has worked as a professional writer for more than a decade. She launched her career as a features writer in New York City, covering fashion, food, hospitality, and beauty. She has contributed to a wide range of publications, including Bitches Who Brunch, International Business Times and Glam, and has worked with famous faces such…

Teacher, writer, and traveler, Trinity lives in a small town and enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring all things bizarre. Catch her at local ruins exploring haunted histories, in quaint towns with creatives, or at the farmers markets hunting for unique ingredients. Wherever you catch her, be sure to say hi; she’ll want to hear your…