Nicholas Tippins is a journalist focusing on issues of human rights. He has covered such topics as Standing Rock and the Dakota Access Pipeline, human trafficking in Costa Rica, the US elections, food justice and sustainable agriculture, and religious issues in India. He has lived in and reported Read morefrom many different countries and has a background studying the world's spiritual traditions. You can find examples of his work at ************.com/articles.

Alexandria Zamecnik is a journalist based in Janesville, United States of America.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Terracina Graphics & Design, Whitewater, WI 
Research Assistant, October 2015 – Present
•	Coded and analyzed given sets of data
•	Input data into computer systems for main researcher
Read more•	Worked with researched on strict set deadline to ensure publication of educational materials

Royal Purple News, Whitewater, WI
Editor in Chief, September 2012 to December 2015
•	Oversee and organized the production of the entire newspaper from editorial content to layout and design. 
•	Maintained business side of newspaper including upkeep of invoices, bookkeeping, ordering supplies and direct contact with distributor and printer. 
•	Worked with advertising and business staff to ensure weekly edition. 
•	Mastered multiple Adobe and Microsoft programs on both Mac and PC computers

Accomplishments: Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2015: Best of Show 2nd Place, Freedom of Information Reporting 3rd Place, General Reporting 2nd place

Whitewater Student Government, Whitewater, WI
Clerk, September 2012 to December 2015
•	Administered up-to-date records of all external committee agendas and minutes
•	Updated and maintained records of all legislation, Senate meeting minutes and standard forms to distribute to 20,000 students, faculty and staff. 
•	Responsible for upkeep of office, hours logged by other employees and supplies.