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The VOICE Team
Mark Whitehurst, Publisher: A community publisher for the past 31 years and a lifelong social justice advocate, Mark is committed to the value of education and academia. He holds a B.A. in Education, MA and PhD in Mythology, and a certification in mediation. He is also a lover of music, art, and the world as family.
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Kerry Methner, Publisher: A community editor and publisher for the last 16 years, Kerry is committed to inclusivity and equity. A lifelong student, and holds a BA, Masters of Divinity, and PhD in Depth Psychology. She loves the arts and creating sculpture from stone.
Daisy Scott, Editor, has reported on Santa Barbara news and arts and culture for over five years. An award-winning journalist, she holds an MA in English from San Diego State University and a BA in Literature & Writing from UC San Diego, where she was editor-in-chief of The UCSD Guardian. Daisy enjoys teaching and working with students, and celebrating all opportunities to connect with others through writing.
Harlan Green, ECONOMIC VOICE: Finance & Economy Columnist Harlan Green has been the 11-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker.
Isaac Hernández de Lipa: Writer / Photographer. Isaac harnesses his decades of experience as a foreign correspondent, photojournalist and filmmaker to craft honest, moving mini-documentaries that help nonprofits extend their reach. His short films, PSAs and videos have figured prominently in record-breaking fundraising campaigns for many Santa Barbara and international nonprofit organizations. His award-winning documentary Better Together, narrated by Christopher Lloyd, summarizes his love for humanity and what we're capable of. Isaac's book Difference Makers features a collection of his environmental portraits. He continues to work as a freelance photographer through the agency he co-founded, Mercury Press International, writes for Voice magazine, and is an accomplished artist and book designer. Plus, having swam 10k, he's marathon ocean swimmer.
Robert Adams, CINEMA VOICE: Robert writes Movie Reviews and covers Cinema Events. A Santa Barbara landscape architect, he is a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre and Film, as well as Cal Poly. He has served on the film selection committees for the Aspen Film Fest and the SB International Film Festival.
Richard and Amanda Payatt, write In The Kitchen and have 40+ years of publishing experience between them. With decades in the food and wine industries (both are sommeliers), they bring readers “In the Kitchen/In the Cellar” with a focus on the people that create the food and wine we enjoy.
Priscilla, Freelance Photographer and Society Maven, covers social, non-profit, and more events for VOICE Magazine and other publications. Her website is SantaBarbaraSeen.com and her company, Photos by Priscilla, shoots weddings, corporate parties, school portraits, non-profit galas, and even real estate. Photo by Barron Spafford