Leadership
Scott Lewis, CEO/Editor in Chief
Scott makes sure the journalists have jobs and that the editors get what they need to provide San Diegans with the best journalism possible. He also co-hosts the most popular public affairs podcast recorded in downtown San Diego (the Voice of San Diego Podcast) and collaborates on the weekly Politics Report along with his own occasional investigative reporting and analysis.
Email: scott.lewis@voiceofsandiego.org
X: @vosdscott
Facebook: scottmlewis
Julianne Markow, Chief Operating Officer
Julianne manages the business side of Voice, ensuring that the organization has the resources and support structures necessary for continued growth and success. She brings more than 25 years of corporate and not-for-profit management experience to VOSD.
Email: julianne@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 550-5673
Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña, Managing Editor
Andrea oversees the production of stories for Voice of San Diego. She also co-hosts the Voice of San Diego podcast and writes a weekly newsletter, Cup of Chisme. She welcomes conversations about San Diego’s communities and untold stories.
Email: andrea.lopez@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 325-0526
X: @andrealopezvil
Staff
Mariana Martínez Barba, Reporter
Mariana covers San Diego City Hall for Voice of San Diego. She is a Report for America corps member. She previously worked as a freelancer for publications the Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and Prism Reports. She welcomes story ideas and tips.
Email: mariana.martinez@voiceofsandiego.org
X: @marianamtzbarba
Sofia Cohen, Development Associate
Sofia helps support Voice members, collaborates with community partners, and procures sponsors to advance the work of Voice of San Diego. She welcomes questions and inquiries about membership, advertising, or events with Voice.
Email: sofia.cohen@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 255-1486
Erica Connell, Director of Philanthropy
Erica manages major giving, grants, and development planning at Voice of San Diego. She welcomes conversations about how you can further the outstanding work of Voice.
Email: erica.connell@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 550-5670
MacKenzie Elmer, Reporter
MacKenzie writes about science, environment and energy for Voice of San Diego. She also manages Voice’s internship program. Send her a tip, story idea or question.
Email: mackenzie.elmer@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (515) 229-8589
X: @mckelmer
Instagram: @journomack
Read MacKenzie Elmer’s latest stories here.
Paris Giles, Digital Product Manager
Paris is responsible for managing and developing products that deliver important and groundbreaking Voice of San Diego content to the San Diego community. With 10+ years in UX/UI design and digital marketing, he is dedicated to creating great user experiences and boosting community engagement.
Lisa Halverstadt, Senior Investigative Reporter
Lisa writes about San Diego city and county governments. She welcomes story tips and questions.
Email: lisa.halverstadt@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 325-0528
X: @LisaHalverstadt
Jim Hinch, Reporter
Jim covers South County for Voice of San Diego, including the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City. Previously he was a magazine editor in New York and a politics reporter for the Orange County Register. Send him a tip, story idea or suggestion.
Email: jim.hinch@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 550-5669
X: @jimkhinch
Will Huntsberry, Senior Investigative Reporter
Will Huntsberry investigates corruption and mismanagement in public institutions. He has also written extensively about education and Covid-19.
Email: will.huntsberry@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 693-6249
X: @willhunstberry
Nadia Lathan, Reporter
Nadia Lathan covers Sacramento politics with a focus on San Diego in partnership with CalMatters.
Tigist Layne, Reporter
Tigist Layne is Voice of San Diego’s North County Reporter. She is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University and has previously worked for The Coast News, San Diego CityBeat and San Diego Magazine.
Email: tigist.layne@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 800-8453
X: @tigistlayne
Jakob McWhinney, Reporter
Jakob is Voice of San Diego’s education reporter.
Email: jakob.mcwhinney@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 786-4418
X: @jakobmcwhinney
Bella Ross, Social Media Producer
Bella Ross is Voice of San Diego’s journalist responsible for engaging people on social media, educating San Diegans and translating the news for mass consumption. Follow her work at @voiceofsandiego on Instagram.
Matt Skraby, Podcast Producer
Matt Skraby has been in San Diego sports radio for 9 years and has been hosting and producing podcasts for the last 6 years. Currently he is the Executive Producer of Gwynn and Chris, and host of The Skraby Show on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego. He graduated from the University of San Francisco and is a proud papa to his dog Lucky.
