United States Journalists

Christiana Roussel

Podcaster, Editor and Award-Winning Food + Travel + Lifestyle Writer

Curious, adventurous and free to move about the cabin, Christiana Roussel is a Birmingham-based podcaster, editor and award-winning food + travel + lifestyle writer. Her writing work has appeared nationally in Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Covey Rise, Good Grit, Shooting Sportsman, The Local Palate, Veranda, Palomino County, Flower Magazine as well as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Birmingham Home & Garden and several other regional publications. She serves as Features Editor of Palomino County Magazine and hosts the “Red Fox on the Run with Christiana Roussel” podcast. Christiana is also a proud member of the Birmingham chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier as well as the Industry Advisory Board of Auburn University’s Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. You can read more of her work on Substack: "Red Fox on the Run" https://redfoxontherun.substack.com [email protected]

Allyson Ferrari

Senior Reporter, Bellmore-Merrick Heralds

I am a journalist in the New York metropolitan area and a Senior Reporter for the Bellmore-Merrick Heralds. I was promoted to the role after nearly a year covering Baldwin, where I managed the full lifecycle of the weekly Baldwin Herald — from developing story ideas and conducting interviews to breaking news coverage, writing, editing and print production. Now covering Bellmore and Merrick, I report on the people, institutions and issues shaping the communities, with work spanning local government, education, politics, business, breaking news and in-depth features. Working in community journalism has taught me how to move quickly between stories while building relationships with sources and finding larger narratives within the issues affecting people at the local level. I graduated from Salem State University in 2024 with a degree in Media and Communication, after serving as Editor-in-Chief of the university’s student newspaper, The Log. Since entering professional journalism, I have embraced the fast pace of local news and the opportunity to tell stories that might otherwise go uncovered. An avid reader with a deep interest in literature and literary criticism, I am particularly drawn to the intersection of journalism, books and culture. My long-term goal is to bring the curiosity, interviewing skills and storytelling instincts I have developed through boots-on-the-ground reporting to literary journalism and, ultimately, The New York Times Book Review.

Talmage Garn

Music Writer, Journalist, Radio

Talmage Garn is a Utah-based music writer and radio journalist covering hip-hop, indie rock, and music history, with a focus on radio, streaming, sampling, and cultural scenes. He manages digital content for 92.5 The Beat (U92) and X96, providing context to new releases, live shows, and industry shifts. He holds a B.A. in Professional Writing from Portland State University and also produces beats under the alias LBOWDEEP. Available for: features, artist interviews, scene reporting, liner notes, pro wrestling, and deep-dive explainers.

Bianca Alvarez

Hi, it's nice to meet you! I'm Bianca, a professional copywriter and editor with 5+ years of experience across a range of niches. I guide brands in the right direction to sharpen their message, amplify their voice, and authentically connect with their audience—clearly and confidently. Please explore my portfolio! From final proofreads, careful line editing, to polished rewrites, I'm here to put your best words forward. ▫️5+ years of experience ▫️PgCert in Professional Editing ▫️BA in English Language and Literature