GAZETTE SPEAKERS' BUREAU
Gazette associates are available to the community to serve as speakers for clubs, schools and business organizations. Members of the Speakers' Bureau are available to you at no charge and are able to speak on a number of different topics related to their areas of expertise.
Please review the list below for specific speakers, their topics and their contact information. Contact the individuals directly to make requests.
Speakers Position/Topics
Boles, Carmen Interactive
719-636-0279
carmen.boles@gazette.com
Online news. How social media is changing mainstream media.
Cobb, Liz Vice President of Marketing
719-636-0354
liz.cobb@gazette.com
Gazette programs and Gazette Charities. Gazette products, services and strategies. Gazette as a good corporate citizen.
Epstein, Warren Arts & Entertainment Editor
719-636-0270
warren.epstein@gazette.com
Local arts scene. Gazette coverage of arts and entertainment. Dream City. Creative writing. Overcoming writer's block and media literacy (how kids and adults can avoid being brainwashed).
Herman, Jerry Design Editor
719-476-4815
jerry.herman@gazette.com
Careers in design and art.
Laugesen, Wayne Editorial Page Editor
719-636-0210
wayne.laugesen@gazette.com
Politics. Constitutional law. Media. Gun rights. Limited government. Gazette's "Freedom philosophy."
McMillin, Sue Local News Editor/Education & Military
719-636-0251
sue.mcmillin@gazette.com
How a newsroom works. News releases that get reporters'/editors' attention.
Navarro, Linda Reporter
719-636-0374
linda.navarro@gazette.com
Covering nonprofits; how to get coverage for your nonprofit group.
Noreen, Barry Columnist/Reporter
719-636-0363
barry.noreen@gazette.com
"The View From Here" opinion columnist. Community issues and all things journalism.
O'Connell, Jim Sports Editor
719-636-0263
jim.oconnell@gazette.com
Sports journalism.
Reis, Mark Photojournalist
719-636-0239
mark.reis@gazette.com
Photography and photojournalism.
Roeder, Tom Military Reporter
719-636-0240
tom.roeder@gazette.com
Iraq, the military, general reporting, investigative reporting.
Thomas, Jeff Editor and Vice President
719-476-1607
jeff@gazette.com
How your paper comes together every day. Gazette news coverage.
Changes in journalism over the years. Citizen journalism (Your Hub).
Mixing technology and journalism (blogging, twitter). Scouting.
Vogrin, Bill Side Streets Columnist
719-636-0193
bill.vogrin@gazette.com
Neighborhood, HOA issues.
Wallinger, Todd Reporter
todd.wallinger@gazette.com
Theater, film and playwriting
