Meet the Team Behind Choices Media
At Choices Media, our mission is simple: truth, transparency, and public accountability. Our team includes dedicated investigative journalists, editors, digital specialists, and civic-minded staff who believe in serving the public by reporting facts without compromise. Together, we uncover what others prefer to keep hidden.
Executive Leadership
Avery Quinn
Editor-in-Chief
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Avery brings over 15 years of experience in investigative journalism. Known for pursuing complex corruption stories and public records accountability, Avery leads the editorial vision of Choices Media with a relentless commitment to public truth.
Miles Donovan
Managing Editor
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Miles oversees editorial operations, coordinating stories, managing deadlines, and ensuring accuracy. They bring clarity and precision to the newsroom, with a sharp eye for civic policy coverage.
Investigative Reporters
Riley Shaw
Senior Investigative Reporter
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Riley specializes in following the money. From ARPA fund tracking to municipal finance audits, Riley’s reports expose how public dollars are spent and who benefits.
Jordan Vega
Reporter – Infrastructure and Public Works
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Jordan focuses on city contracts, transportation issues, and the inner workings of public works departments. Their current work includes the South 18th Street controversy and water infrastructure reviews.
Kendall Bright
Reporter – Education and Civil Rights
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Kendall investigates school boards, district policy, and community rights. Their reporting centers on access, equity, and systemic accountability in local institutions.
Digital and Community Engagement
Skylar Monroe
Digital Editor and Web Producer
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Skylar manages the online presence of Choices Media, overseeing the technical side of publication, web architecture, and digital layout to ensure content is fast, accessible, and accurate.
Dakota Lin
Community Moderator
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Dakota handles reader engagement, public comment moderation, and social platform conduct. They help maintain a space for constructive discussion, grounded in journalistic integrity.
Technical Operations
Morgan Vale
Site Administrator
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Morgan ensures our digital infrastructure is secure and efficient. They handle back-end systems, hosting, database integrity, and platform updates.
Hayden Knox
Analytics and SEO Strategist
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Hayden interprets traffic metrics, user behavior, and keyword trends to improve our reach and readability without compromising editorial quality.
Contributing Writers and Editors
Tatum Ellis
Freelance Editor
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Tatum works on long-form pieces, editorial series, and investigative features. Their editing strengthens story flow, clarity, and depth.
Reese Carver
Contributing Columnist
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Reese contributes commentary and analysis on regional politics, civic life, and rural governance, bringing decades of community-based insight to the conversation.
Contact the Newsroom
For general questions, letters to the editor, or to submit a tip:
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