A Kansas City native, Julia is a 2024 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Completing an emphasis in reporting and writing and minor in fine arts, she has a passion for storytelling and photography. Following graduation, the city called her home to apply her education and journalism’s code of ethics to underserved communities within the Northeast. 

Beyond the journalism field, Julia enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with friends and family. She also considers herself an avid concert-goer and all-around animal enthusiast. 

She hopes to bring a new voice to the team and continue to exhibit the Northeast News as a trustworthy publication for the Northeast community and beyond. 

For 26 years, Michael has been the Publisher of Kansas City’s Northeast News. His journey at Northeast News began when he became the President of the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood, serving two terms totaling ten years.

In 1996, Michael left his corporate communications job to become the Executive Director of the Northeast Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he discovered the local community newspaper was for sale.

In 1998, Michael and his wife Christine bought The Northeast News, turning it into a community news source. In 2021, Michael transitioned the publication from for-profit to non-profit, securing its future and opening doors to grants and sponsorships for non-profit newsrooms.

Michael’s journey clearly depicts his dedication to the Historic Northeast community, ensuring that news stories are told with truth.