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. If you have questions or difficulties, contact Pam Bella at 719-476-1607 or pam.bella@gazette.com.

Speakers Position/Topics



Bergsten, Tim Your Hub Editor
719-636-0125
tim.bergsten@coloradosprings.com

Community journalism; how you can report on your clubs, neighborhoods, organizations.

Boles, Carmen Online Editor
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.

Cotter, Barb Team Editor (Daily Lives)
719-636-0194
barb.cotter@gazette.com

Changes in journalism over the years; how news is selected. Judaism.

Deaton, Trace General Manager, gazette.com/Interactive

trace.deaton@gazette.com

Interactive advertising. Role of Interactive GM for a newspaper web site.

719-636-0301

Epstein, Warren Team Editor (Diversions)
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.



Huspeni, Dennis Reporter
719-636-0110
dennis.huspeni@gazette.com

Courts, cops, legal issues and religion.



Kelley, Debbie Reporter
719-636-0235
debbie.kelley@gazette.com

Journalism 101 for students.



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 Education Reporter/Editor
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.



Newsome, Brian Reporter
719-636-0198
brian.newsome@gazette.com

Health and education issues. Journalism 101.




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.

Swanson, Perry Reporter
719-636-0187
perry.swanson@gazette.com

Government transparency and open records.


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