Sharon McGowan

Independent nonprofit newsroom co-founder; former Dallas News reporter and editor

Senior Public Health Nurse with experience in nursing and freelance reporting for a hyper-local online news media outlet.

Contributing writer focused on community and nonprofit topics

Experienced writer and interviewer providing high-quality information and effective storytelling.

Investigative print and broadcast reporter with experience in breaking news and features

Career journalist with solid skills in multimedia communication to enhance great storytelling. Recognized strengths in community reporting.

Bilingual journalist covering nonprofits, labor, and social movements

Writing content without specified beat or focus

Second generation journalist and educator with focus on journalism and strategic media

Environment and nature topics with expertise in writing, editing, and photography

Writes feature and medical stories for online and print magazine editions

Experienced publisher and editor with expertise in newspapers, copy editing, and AP Stylebook.

Health, race, poverty, and income investigative and consumer watchdog topics

Community-building, non-profit leadership, event planning, and award-winning journalism

Multimedia content focused on Illinois regional news and stories

Reporting and contributions related to Chicago Defender content

Research assistance for journalists across investigative and breaking news beats

Member network engagement director with background at WBEZ, USA Today, City Bureau

Prisons and jails reporting, former local reporter, podcast host

Focuses on community news and local issues in Greater Milwaukee area

Distribution and audience growth management, journalist collaboration, community engagement

Local news and community engagement focused multimedia content

Midwest correspondent based in Chicago covering regional news and issues

Politics and democracy content with focus on public interest reporting

Community engagement, reporting, and editorial work in healthcare communications

Writer specializing in online and video interviews, original features, and reviews in entertainment media.

Strategic communications and media content with focus on journalist alliances and products

Oncology and medical news with 25+ years experience in daily news media

Passionate editor-in-chief specializing in compelling storytelling across mediums

Contributor with reporting experience at The State News and The Big Green, skilled in journalism and PR.