List of AZ Central Journalists and Reporters

1. Abe Kwok

Designation Editorial Page Planner Author Bio Journalist, lifelong learner, aspiring jogger. 'what doesn't make you stronger can only kill ya.' edits/writes for Arizona Republic opinions section
Twitter @abekwok Get Email Contact

2. Alexandra Hardle

Designation City Watchdog Reporter Author Bio City watchdog reporter covering the Southwest Valley for @azcentral / GW alum / aspiring drummer. Prev: @AberdeenNews. ****@gannett.com. RTs ≠ endorsements.
Twitter @AlexandraHardle Get Email Contact

3. Alison Steinbach

Designation Higher Education Reporter Twitter @alisteinbach (1.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

4. Andrew Ford

Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter for @azcentral, @USATODAY Network. @ProPublica LRN 2020. See more at AndrewFordNews.com. Accepting anonymous tips.
Twitter @AndrewFordNews Get Email Contact

5. Arlyssa Becenti

Designation Diné Journalist and Indigenous Affairs Reporter Author Bio Diné journalist | Indigenous affairs reporter| DF editor @azcentral tips: ****@arizonarepublic.com mastodon: @****@newsie.social
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6. Bob McManaman

Designation Senior Sportswriter Author Bio Senior Sportswriter for The Arizona Republic. I cover the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL.
Twitter @azbobbymac (10.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

7. Tyler Killian

Designation Sports Reporter, AZCentral.com Author Bio Writer, editor, mean ping pong player. California born but been in the desert for a decade. @azcsports in a past life. Settling down with Kesha in a future one.
Twitter @tylerkillian_ Get Email Contact

8. Richard Obert

Designation High School Sports and Rattlers Reporter Author Bio Real Richard Obert covers HS sports, recruiting @azcsports azcentral.com/staff/10399/ri ****@arizonarepublic.com 602 316 8827@
Twitter @azc_obert (58.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

9. Daniel Gonzalez

Designation Race, Equity, Opportunity Reporter Author Bio Covering race/equity for AZ Republic/USA Today Network. #Pulitzer for The Wall. @uiowa. RTs/links not endorsements. ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @azdangonzalez (5.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

10. Russ Wiles

Designation Business Writer and Columnist Author Bio I cover Arizona business news, including large local companies, economic trends, investing, banking, taxes, nonprofits and more. Retweets are not endorsements.
Twitter @azmoneynews (2.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

11. Bahar Anooshahr

Designation Dining and Nightlife Reporter Author Bio Dining and Nightlife Reporter @azcentral, wanderlust, bibliophile, recovering oral surgeon
Twitter @banooshahr (754 Followers) Get Email Contact

12. Becky Bartkowski

Designation Editor Author Bio editor at @azcentral, occasionally DJ Becktron ✨
Twitter @beckybartkowski (2.6K Followers) Get Email Contact

13. Joan Meiners

Designation Climate and Environment Reporter Author Bio Climate reporter @azcentral ???? • Adjunct @UFJSchool • PhD @UFSNRE • Past lives: ???? scientist, ???? racer • Past words: @DiscoverMag, @ProPublica, @NOLAnews, more
Twitter @beecycles (5.8K Followers) Get Email Contact

14. Phil Boas

Designation Editorial Columnist Author Bio Columnist, The Arizona Republic
Twitter @boas_phil (3K Followers) Get Email Contact

15. Brandon Loomis

Designation Environment Reporter Author Bio Arizona Republic environment reporter.
Twitter @brandonloomis (1.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

16. Caitlin McGlade

Designation Data Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter making difference for Arizona seniors. ASU data journalism prof. Rocks all keyboards ???? ???? ???????? "weird and cute" ****@gannett.com
Twitter @CaitMcGlade Get Email Contact

17. José Ignacio Castañeda Perez

Designation Border Reporter Author Bio Border reporter @azcentral // Signal: 480-825-0995 // Story tips, food recs & ideas welcome ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @joseicastaneda (711 Followers) Get Email Contact

18. Catherine Reagor

Designation Senior Real Estate Reporter Author Bio Real estate journalist for Arizona Republic, azcentral, USA Today. Co-founder streetscout.com
Twitter @catherinereagor (7.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

19. Cheryl Evans

Designation Photographer Author Bio Cheryl Evans is a mother of three awesome kids, a dog lover, ASU Sun Devil, and a staff photographer at The Arizona Republic.
Twitter @photoevans (1.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

20. Christopher Howley

Designation Digital Producer Author Bio Digital producer @azcentral • Past: @callerdotcom • @Cronkite_ASU grad
Twitter @howley_chris Get Email Contact

21. Chris Coppola

Designation Assistant Sports Editor Author Bio Assistant sports editor @azcentral & Arizona Republic. @usatoday network. @azcsports. Previously breaking news, local government desks.
Twitter @chris_coppola (4.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

22. Clara Migoya

Designation Agriculture and Water Reporter Author Bio Agriculture and water reporter for @azcentral ???? | Ambientóloga de la UNAM and @uajschool alumna | Preguntona bilingüe. tips: ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @ClaraMigoya Get Email Contact

23. Corina Vanek

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter for @azcentral. Bunny enthusiast. @Cronkite_ASU graduate. Previous: @phxbizjournal, @azds. Yaris driver. Tips? ****@arizonarepublic.com.
Twitter @CorinaVanek Get Email Contact

24. Dana Scott

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio @azcsports writer: Suns, Mercury, ASU football, AZ HS girls hoops | ASU journalism professor | The Inferno: Suns podcast co-host w/ @PHXMRORNG @cedceballos
Twitter @iam_DanaScott Get Email Contact

25. Dan Nowicki

Designation National Politics Editor Author Bio Dan Nowicki is The Arizona Republic's national politics editor. Reposts don't imply support of the message or messenger. Part of the USA TODAY Network.
Twitter @dannowicki Get Email Contact

26. Debra Utacia Krol

Designation Indigenous Environmental Reporter Author Bio Jolon NDN reports Indigenous issues for @azcentral #climate_culture_commerce #NativeTwitter #Indigenous #beader tips? debra (dot) krol (at) azcentral.com
Twitter @Debkrol Get Email Contact

27. Diana Garcia

Designation Mexico Correspondent Author Bio Corresponsal en México de La Voz de Phoenix, Arizona
Twitter @DianaGaav Get Email Contact

28. Diana Payan

Designation Digital Content Strategist Author Bio Digital Content Strategist @azcentral.com
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29. Dina Kaur

Designation Arizona Now Reporter Author Bio az now reporter @azcentral !! previously @thesnews @patriotledger @capecodtimes ツ ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @dina_kaur Get Email Contact

30. Dolores Tropiano

Designation None Get Email Contact

31. Duane Rankin

Designation Phoenix Suns Beat Reporter Author Bio Award winner covering Phoenix #Suns @azcentral. News tips: ****@gannett.com instagram.com/rankbarnes/ facebook.com/DuaneMRankin #GoHerd #SJI30
Twitter @DuaneRankin Get Email Contact

32. Dylan Wickman

Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio 20 | @Cronkite_ASU' 25 | Current: @azcentral ✍️ | @fouronfourblaze ????️| @CronkiteSports ✍️ | Past: @CCL_Baseball ✍️
Twitter @D_Wick_ Get Email Contact

33. Ed Masley

Designation Pop Music Critic Author Bio Got through birth and school. Still doing work. Not looking forward to the death part. Pop music critic at azcentral.com and the Arizona Republic.
Twitter @EdMasley Get Email Contact

34. EJ Montini

Designation News Columnist Author Bio News Columnist for The Arizona Republic. E-mail me at ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @ejmontini (13.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

35. Elvia Diaz

Designation Editorial Page Senior Director Author Bio Editorial Page Editor @azcentral.com | Tweets in English & Español | RT ≠ endorsement.
Twitter @elviadiaz1 (4.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

36. Emily Horos

Designation Deputy Sports Editor Author Bio Deputy sports editor at @azcsports. Formerly @aberdeensports @CherokeeTribune @mdjonline. Lover of sports; reader of books. Nittany Lion for life.
Twitter @ejhoros Get Email Contact

37. Endia Fontanez

Designation Food and Dining Reporter Author Bio Food & Dining reporter @azcentral • AZ born and raised ???? ASU ????• ****@gannett.com
Twitter @EndiaFontanez Get Email Contact

38. Mark Faller

Designation Sports Director Author Bio I'm the director of azcentral sports. Follow us in The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, and look for our mobile apps.
Twitter @falleraz (1.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

39. Felicia Campbell

Designation Food, Dining and Nightlife Editor Author Bio Food, Dining & Nightlife Editor at The Arizona Republic @azcentral | Author of The Food of Oman: Recipes & Stories from the Gateway to Arabia
Twitter @hungryfi (634 Followers) Get Email Contact

40. Greg Burton

Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Editor The Arizona Republic @azcentral @lavozaz + @usatoday West newsrooms + climate desk. On mountains and rivers and Threads @ greghburton
Twitter @gburton (4.8K Followers) Get Email Contact

41. Bill Goodykoontz

Designation Movie Critic Author Bio "Embarrassingly ubiquitous." Arizona Republic and @azcentral media critic for a living - how meta - bring up four kids for fun. Or maybe vice versa.
Twitter @goodyk (5.8K Followers) Get Email Contact

42. Greg Moore

Designation Sports Columnist Author Bio Opinions based on facts. @freep @ledgerenquirer @kcstar @ap @asunews and @azcentral also @alfredfriendly @DJNF and @MaynardInst plus @azrepublicguild and @nabj.
Twitter @SayingMoore Get Email Contact

43. Hannah Dreyfus

Designation Investigative Journalist Author Bio Investigative Journalist for @azcentral part of @USATODAY. I report on difficult things. DMs open - pitch me.
Twitter @Hannah_Dreyfus Get Email Contact

44. Hayleigh Evans

Designation Environmental Reporter Author Bio Environmental Reporter @azcentral @usatoday
Twitter @hayleigh_ev Get Email Contact

45. Helen Rummel

Designation Higher Education Reporter Author Bio Higher ed reporter @azcentral | past @chalkbeatIN, @thomfound | always @idsnews | she/ her | ????:****@azcentral.com
Twitter @helenrummel (1.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

46. Jake Frederico

Designation Environmental Reporter Author Bio Climate and Environment Reporter
Twitter @JakeFrederico Get Email Contact

47. Jan D'Atri

Designation Columnist Author Bio Chef, Cookbook Author, Columnist, TV & Radio Personality, AZ's Go-to-Gal
Twitter @jandatri Get Email Contact

48. Jason Wolf

Designation Sports Enterprise and Investigative Reporter Author Bio Sports features & investigations at The Arizona Republic, @azcentral, @USATODAY. Philly guy. Penn State grad.????????????⚾️????????????????????⚖️❤️????????????????????️****@proton.me
Twitter @JasonWolf Get Email Contact

49. Jenna Ortiz

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Hoops + Hockey for @azcsports || FKA: @aberdeensports || @Cronkite_ASU grad || I don't like sand
Twitter @jennarortiz (1.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

50. Jeremy Cluff

Designation Social Media Sports Reporter Author Bio Social Media Sports Reporter for @azcentral and @azcsports.
Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff Get Email Contact

51. Jill Cassidy

Designation Deputy Features Editor Author Bio Deputy Features Editor @azcentral & The Arizona Republic | road tripper | hiker | book lover | wine drinker | she/her
Twitter @JillHikes Get Email Contact

52. Jimmy Jenkins

Designation Criminal Justice Reporter Author Bio Criminal Justice Reporter @azcentral | Signal 812.243.5582 | ****@arizonarepublic.com | ****@protonmail.com
Twitter @JimmyJenkins Get Email Contact

53. Joanna Jacobo Rivera

Designation Communities editor Author Bio Communities editor @lavozaz @azcentral • santanera fresnillense • she/her/ella
Twitter @joajacobo (1.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

54. Joanna Allhands

Designation Digital Opinions Editor Author Bio @azcentral's digital opinions editor. Boy mom. @purduesports fan. Sees truth in the movie Office Space.
Twitter @joannaallhands Get Email Contact

55. Joe Rondone

Designation Photojournalist Author Bio Photojournalist @azcentral, I always count my most important thoughts in characters
Twitter @joerondone (1.8K Followers) Get Email Contact

56. Joel Angel Juárez

Designation Staff Photographer Get Email Contact

57. Jon Gabriel

Designation Contributor Author Bio Undisputed king of stuff. Editor-in-Chief (at-large). Contributor @Discourse_Mag, @azcentral, @USAToday, @CNNopinion. Restorationist. ☦️ IC XC NIKA
Twitter @exjon Get Email Contact

58. Jose Gonzalez

Designation Reporter Author Bio reporting @azcentral ????️???????? || formerly @HoustonChron, @ConroeCourier, @realclearnews || storyteller by heritage || apologies, I'm Texan
Twitter @JRGzzTX Get Email Contact

59. Jose M. Romero

Designation Arizona Coyotes Reporter Author Bio Parent of 3 w/@vocera. @azcsports Cardinals ???? beat + ???? ⚾️ ????⚽️. Previous: AP, freelance, AAF ‘Shots, Seattle Times. @UOSOJC grad from 503. Chicano Power! ????
Twitter @RomeroJoseM Get Email Contact

60. Jose Romero

Designation Beat Reporter Get Email Contact

61. Joseph Darius Jaafari

Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio I like tacos. I like bears. Call me tacobear.
Twitter @JosephJaafari Get Email Contact

62. Kaely Monahan

Designation Podcast Producer Author Bio Award-winning Podcast Producer @azcpodcasts | 10 yrs producing audio | Reviewer of movies | Open for freelance/contract. Let me help your podcast!
Twitter @KaelyMonahan Get Email Contact

63. Kara Edgerson

Designation Manager of Digital Operations Author Bio I'm in the pursuit of awesomeness. Excellence is the bare minimum. | @mizzou | @azcentral | KC raised | @_hamptonu alum
Twitter @Karaedgerson Get Email Contact

64. Karen Kurtz

Designation Senior Manager of Digital Operations Author Bio Senior content strategist @azcentral
Twitter @kakurtz Get Email Contact

65. Katherine Fritcke

Designation Homepage Producer Author Bio Arizona born and raised. @drakeuniversity grad. Proud millennial. @azcentral print guru. Emotional support human for a rescue named Rupert.
Twitter @KFritcke_Info Get Email Contact

66. Kathy Tulumello

Designation News Director Author Bio News director for The Arizona Republic, @azcentral. #Arizona #480 #Cards #Mizzou Heat = Poor substitute for light. Retweets ≠ endorsements.
Twitter @kathytulumello (4.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

67. Kelsey Mo

Designation Digital Producer Author Bio Digital producer @azcentral | Past: @cronkitenews, Chips Quinn, @azcapitoltimes | ****@gannett.com. | RTs & likes ≠ endorsements
Twitter @kelseymo_news Get Email Contact

68. Kent Somers

Designation Columnist Author Bio Retired columnist for The Arizona Republic/azcentral sports. Maintaining gap integrity.
Twitter @kentsomers (36.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

69. Kimberly Torres

Designation Newsroom Manager Author Bio Newsroom Manager- The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com |602-444-NEWS ****@arizonarepublic.com | www.azcentral.com/contact/staff/
Twitter @newsroomkimarie (2.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

70. Kim Bui

Designation Director of Product and Audience Innovation Author Bio “Unsatisfiable revolutionary" Product/innovation @azcentral. Repping: VietAm Iowa @NewmarkJLeaders @ONA Host: Sincerely Leaders of Color ???? TheMiddl.es
Twitter @kimbui (12.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

71. Kunle Falayi

Designation Data Journalist Author Bio Data Journalist @azcentral @USATODAY Network | ????????‍???? @columbiajourn | ex-@BBC. Tips: ****@gannett.com
Twitter @KFalayi Get Email Contact

72. Lane Sainty

Designation Storytelling Moments Reporter Get Email Contact

73. Laura Gersony

Designation Reporter Author Bio Covering national politics for @azcentral. ****@gannett.com, 480-372-0389
Twitter @lauragersony (245 Followers) Get Email Contact

74. Laura Daniella Sepúlveda

Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio Breaking News, Latino Communities Reporter for @azcentral and @LaVozaz | Former @mesalegend | Walter Cronkite '25 | Raised in Bogotá, Colombia ????????
Twitter @lauradaniella_s (339 Followers) Get Email Contact

75. Laurie Roberts

Designation Columnist Author Bio Columnist for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Wife, mom, desert dweller. Want to contact me? ****@arizonarepublic.com.
Twitter @LaurieRoberts Get Email Contact

76. Leah Trinidad

Designation Digital Operations Manager Author Bio digital operations manager, @azcentral. ????????. yep.
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77. Lillian Boyd

Designation New Editor Author Bio breaking news editor for @azcentral ????
Twitter @lillianmboyd1 (490 Followers) Get Email Contact

78. Logan Stanley

Designation High School Sports Reporter Author Bio High school and Olympic sports reporter: @azcentral. ????️ Previously: @milesplit, @theolympian. Alum: @EWUEagles | @cronkite_asu. Northern California native. ????
Twitter @LSscribe Get Email Contact

79. Lorenzino Estrada

Designation Digital Producer Author Bio Digital Producer: @azcentral | Graduate: @Cronkite_ASU | Previously: @nwfdailynews | Jaguars and Star Wars spam account | 915
Twitter @KyLoRenzino Get Email Contact

80. Madeleine Chinery

Designation Digital Producer Author Bio Digital producer @azcentral | @RSJNevada alum | ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @mchinery6 Get Email Contact

81. Madeleine Parrish

Designation K-12 Education Reporter Author Bio K-12 education reporter @azcentral, formerly @southsideweekly. ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @maddieparrish61 (1.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

82. Mare Czinar

Designation Journalist Author Bio Galaxy class nerd--with dogs. Hiker. Outdoor writer, PHOENIX magazine, AZ Republic/USA Today. Author, PHOENIX magazine the Hike Book vols 1 & 2 & 3
Twitter @MareCzinar Get Email Contact

83. Maritza Dominguez

Designation Southwest Valley Reporter Author Bio Mesa/Gilbert reporter for @azcentral | UA Alum-|All opinions are my own| Have a news tip? email me @ ****@arizonarepublic.com
Twitter @maritzacdom (955 Followers) Get Email Contact

84. Mark Henle

Designation Senior Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff photographer at The Arizona Republic.
Twitter @HenleMark Get Email Contact

85. Mary Jo Pitzl

Designation Legislative and Government Reporter Author Bio Reporter for The Arizona Republic/azcentral, covering state government policy and politics, elections. Special interest in child welfare. RTs not endorsements.
Twitter @maryjpitzl (14.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

86. Mason Callejas

Designation Digital Producer Author Bio Digital Producer @azcentral, photog, harm reductionist, likes ≠ endorsements, he/him
Twitter @MasonCallejas Get Email Contact

87. Matthew Self

Designation Producer Author Bio azcentral sports, non-speaking role and head eye-roller. Drums, CFB, IT, generally nerdy but surprisingly funky. AKA the Obscure Coach Whisperer.
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88. Megan Mendoza

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff Photographer with Arizona Republic / @azcentral | ig: @ meganluciarose | If you see me out ‘n about please remind me to eat lunch | ☕️????????????????
Twitter @meganluciarose (205 Followers) Get Email Contact

89. Meredith White

Designation Entertainment Reporter Author Bio ⁣Word Enthusiast | Film Lover | Pop Culture Addict Entertainment Reporter @azcentral | she / her ****@gannett.com
Twitter @meredithgwhite Get Email Contact

90. Michael Chow

Designation Photographer and Videographer Author Bio Photographer for The Arizona Republic/USA Today Network. Running, soccer, kids, wife and wine (order subject to change). IG: @photochowder
Twitter @photochowder (4.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

91. Michael Meister

Designation Visual Strategist and Newsroom Strategist Director Author Bio Visual strategist for @azcentral and The Arizona Republic. Sharing pictures from our team and other found gems from you.
Twitter @photomeisterAZR Get Email Contact

92. Michael Salerno

Designation Consumer Travel Reporter Author Bio Consumer travel reporter with @azcentral
Twitter @salerno_phx (156 Followers) Get Email Contact

93. Michael Braga

Designation Investigations Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter - Arizona Republic, USA TODAY Network.
Twitter @MichaelBraga2 Get Email Contact

94. Michelle Gardner

Designation Arizona State Beat Writer Author Bio Arizona State beat writer for the Arizona Republic. Florida transplant learned to love West Coast IG: mgardner_sports E-mail: ****@Gannett.com
Twitter @MGardnerSports Get Email Contact

95. Miguel Torres

Designation Criminal Justice Reporter Author Bio Reporter at Arizona Republic and La Voz
Twitter @TheMiguelTorres Get Email Contact

96. Michelle Cruz

Designation Senior Editor, Breaking News Author Bio Senior Editor, Breaking News at The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com | 2022 Maynard 200 fellow | Former @sbsun, @ivdailybulletin | (she/her)
Twitter @mcruznews (2.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

97. Nick Sullivan

Designation K-12 Education Reporter Author Bio K-12 education reporter @azcentral | formerly @csgazette @djnf | email ****@gannett.com
Twitter @_sullivn Get Email Contact

98. Nick Piecoro

Designation Arizona Diamondbacks Beat Writer Author Bio Diamondbacks beat writer for The Arizona Republic/azcentral sports.
Twitter @nickpiecoro Get Email Contact

99. Patrick J Breen

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff Photographer/The Arizona Republic. Not as funny as he looks. Emmy winner. AZ Photog of the Year 2021, 2019. Married to @mikayla7ballard.
Twitter @pjbreenphoto (7.9K Followers) Get Email Contact

100. Perry Vandell

Designation West Valley Public Safety Reporter Author Bio Professional miscreant. Public safety/breaking news reporter @azcentral. DMs are open. He/Him. Send tips and memes to ****@gannett.com. DM for PGP key.
Twitter @PerryVandell Get Email Contact