contributors
Staci Miller
With more than 20 years of industry and consulting experience , Staci Miller is the director of operations and staff at West Virginia University ’ s Industrial Extension . Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in environmental science from the University of Pittsburgh and a master ’ s in business administration from Duquesne University .
Anna Moore
Anna Moore is a Western Kentucky native who has called West Virginia home for six years . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in journalism from Murray State University and currently resides in South Charleston , WV , with her husband , Blake .
Dawn Nolan
Dawn Nolan is a marketing and public relations consultant who has been freelance writing for more than a decade . An avid reader , she leads two monthly book clubs . Nolan holds bachelor ’ s degrees in English and psychology from Marshall University and lives in her hometown of Huntington , WV .
Emily Pellham
Emily Pellham is a registered behavioral technician with Autism Therapy and Training . She received her bachelor ’ s degree in special education from Liberty University and has spent the last eight years serving those with special needs through therapy and education . She currently resides in Clarksville , TN , with her husband , Chad , and son , Henry .
Leah Seaman
Leah Seaman is the owner and founder of ArtaBella LLC and holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies and studio art from Marietta College . She now works in Columbus , Ohio as a full-time artist , live event painter , muralist and illustrator . Leah ' s work as a live event painter has allowed her to connect with clients all across the country .
Paige Udermann
Paige Udermann is a Wisconsin native and a recent transplant to Minnesota . Udermann holds a bachelor ’ s degree in business communications from the University of St . Thomas . She is an avid runner , rock climber and adventurer . Udermann currently resides in Shoreview , MN , with her husband , Eric .
Kristen Uppercue
Kristen Uppercue , a native of Martinsburg , WV , is the deputy editor of special projects at 100 Days in Appalachia and content manager at Reporting on Addiction , a collaborative project to improve the way journalists report on substance use . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in journalism and master ’ s degree in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University . Uppercue enjoys traveling and photography and spends most of her time behind a camera or a good book .
Ellis Willard
Ellis Willard is a vice president on the strategic communications team at Current Global . Before joining Current Global , she held multiple positions at Signal Group , IQ Solutions , Golin and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America . She is a graduate of West Virginia University , where she received her bachelor ’ s degree in public relations with a minor in communications . She lives in Cumberland , MD , with her husband .
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Kensie Hamilton Fauber
Kensie Hamilton Fauber is the publisher and managing partner of Executive Ink , LLC . She holds bachelor ’ s degrees in corporate communications and journalism from Elon University and is a graduate of Leadership West Virginia . She lives in Elkview , WV , with her husband , Adam ; her daughter , Quinn ; and her twin sons , Cavan and Kieran . She may be reached at kmh @ wvexecutive . com .
Tracy Toler
Tracy Toler scaled
Seneca Rocks at the age of 5 and has been reaching new heights ever since . Through his business , Tracy A . Toler Photography , he has served as creative director and feature photographer for many of the region ’ s largest magazines . Toler may be reached at tracytoler @ yahoo . com .
Melanie Watkins
Melanie Watkins , a native of Shrewsbury , WV , is a partner and the graphic designer for Executive Ink , LLC and its publications . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in graphic design from Marietta College . Watkins currently resides in Hurricane , WV , with her husband , Brian , and her stepson , Maddox .
Interested in pitching a story or being a contributor ? For story pitches , submit at least 100 words by email explaining the main points of the suggested story . Freelance writers should submit writing samples and a resume . For more information , email info @ wvexecutive . com .
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