Profiles

Evan Silverberg is a Phoenix native and ASU-educated journalist. He specializes in long-form coverage of political and social justice issues affecting everyday Arizonans. Evan has written for local publications since 2024, and also has a background in student activism.

Kyle Sekenski is a political correspondent for the Copper Courier and is from Mesa, Arizona. He earned his master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University.

Sarah Blake Morgan is an award-winning journalist with a decade-plus career reporting for local and international news organizations. Her work has earned nine Emmy nominations and an Edward R. Murrow Award. She has interviewed presidential hopefuls, embedded with soldiers in South America, and reported alongside Ukrainian troops on the front lines. Her work has also…

Jonny Lupsha earned his BA in journalism from Valdosta State University. He’s a dedicated storyteller with 15 years’ experience in independent journalism, web journalism and marketing writing. Jonny lives in north Virginia with his wife and two children.

Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C, is an OB-GYN physician assistant with more than a decade of experience in reproductive healthcare. She is the founder of Take Back Trust, and the author of We Deserve More. You can find her online @nikkivinck. 

Ellis Preston expects to graduate in May 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Preston has interned as a reporter at The Arizona Capitol Times and is a student worker at Arizona PBS and The State Press.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) is the founder and editor in chief of LOOKOUT.

Tyler Piester expects to graduate in August 2026 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. Piester has previously interned with the Peoria Rivermen hockey club and has written several articles for AZPreps 365.

Eleri Mosier expects to graduate in December 2026 with a master’s degree in mass communication. She received her bachelor’s in English and Sociology in May 2025. She has experience at Arizona State Press, Arizona Republic, PHOENIX Magazine and Glide Magazine.