Leadership
Scott Lewis, CEO/Editor in Chief
Scott makes sure the journalists have jobs and that the editors 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
Twitter: @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 Lopez-Villafaña, Managing Editor
Andrea oversees the production of daily news stories for Voice of San Diego. She welcomes conversations about San Diego’s communities and untold stories.
Email: andrea.lopez@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 325-0526
Twitter: @andrealopezvil
Staff
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
Ariana Drehsler, Multimedia Journalist
Ariana is Voice of San Diego’s visual journalist.
Email: ariana.drehsler@voiceofsandiego.org
Twitter: @adrehsler
MacKenzie Elmer, Reporter
MacKenzie writes about science, environment and energy for Voice of San Diego. Send her a tip, story idea or question.
Email: mackenzie.elmer@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (515) 229-8589
Twitter: @mckelmer
Instagram: @journomack
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
Twitter: @LisaHalverstadt
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
Twitter: @willhunstberry
Nate John, Digital Manager
Nate John is Voice of San Diego’s digital manager. He oversees the website, newsletters and podcasts.
Email: nate.john@voiceofsandiego.org
Twitter: @natejohn
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
Twitter: @tigistlayne
Jakob McWhinney, Reporter
Jakob is Voice of San Diego’s education reporter.
Email: jakob.mcwhinney@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 786-4418
Twitter: @jakobmcwhinney
Jennifer Vu, Development Coordinator
Jennifer is Voice of San Diego’s development coordinator. She supports Voice’s operations department and membership initiatives.
Email: jennifer.vu@voiceofsandiego.org
Phone: (619) 255-1486
