Meet the people behind KindJoe

These editorial profiles help readers understand who is behind our stories, what each writer covers, and how our coverage is reviewed.

Casey Hayes

Politics and Community Editor

Casey Hayes covers politics, community impact, public safety, and the local angles behind national stories.

News and Public Affairs Writer

Dell Jay covers fast-moving public affairs, political disputes, court filings, and the local context behind major national headlines.

Culture and Community Reporter

Beige Parker writes about culture, community stories, viral moments, education, lifestyle shifts, and the people behind the headline.

Business, Tech, and Trends Contributor

Elena Sterling covers business decisions, technology platforms, consumer trends, and the money or incentives behind public stories.

National News and Culture Writer

Jin Rokuda covers national news, cultural moments, public reaction, and the online conversations shaping major stories.

Politics and Analysis Writer

Kristian Thorne writes about politics, policy fights, elections, and the arguments behind high-stakes public decisions.

Local News and Features Contributor

Lana J. Yang covers local stories, public-interest features, community updates, and reader-focused explainers.