The Appalachian Voice is a free bi-monthly newspaper that has covered environmental, outdoor, and cultural news in the Appalachian mountains since 1996. We provide thorough and well-researched journalisic news coverage to fit a niche not often covered by standard news media, and deliver this to a broad spectrum of readers in locations that span seven states.

The Appalachian Voice newspaper was first published in the winter of 1996, as a publication of the Sierra Club Southern Appalachian Highlands Ecoregion Task Force. A year later, the club grew into the environmental organization Appalachian Voices, which has continued the publication of The Voice to today.

The mission of The Appalachian Voice is to provide factual information about environmental concerns in our region, as well as to enlighten and educate the public about the beauty and value of our mountain region.

Questions? Story Ideas? Letters to the Editor? Email voice@appvoices.org!

Staff

Jamie Goodman — Editor, The Appalachian Voice

Jamie Goodman has fifteen years of experience in print and online media, and specializes in production & layout, graphic design, website design, writing and photography. She helped establish two award-winning community newspaper websites; co-founded the Boone-based community newspaper, High Country Press; created and edited a popular nightlife magazine; and served as Webmaster and chair of the Web Advisory Council at Appalachian State University. She is a self-taught computer geek who has a serious soft spot for all creatures great and small–plant, animal, or otherwise.

jamie [at] appvoices.org

Brian Sewell– Americorps Communications Outreach / Managing Editor, The Appalachian Voice

After graduating from the College of Charleston, Brian Sewell relocated to the foothills of the Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. Serving as the AmeriCorps Outreach & Communications Associate at Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, Brian used his journalism and PR experience to share the conservancy’s successes with the public. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, reading and writing, making music, art and other creative pursuits. He is excited to continue gaining experience as a writer and editor for The Voice and to collaborate with the many passionate folks at Appalachian Voices.
brian [at] appvoices.org

Molly Moore– Americorps Public Outreach and Education / Associate Editor, The Appalachian Voice

Molly Moore graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in Magazine Editing and Religious Studies. Through volunteer work at KOPN, a community radio station in mid-Missouri, Molly became acutely aware of the importance of independent media and the connections between human health, environmental protections, and sustainable agriculture. Most recently, she provided public relations support for Canyonlands Field Institute in Moab, Utah. Molly is excited to join the Appalachian Voices team and help grow awareness of environmental issues in Southern Appalachia through print and online media resources and community outreach. molly [at] appvoices.org

Madison Hinshaw – Editorial Communications Assistant

While many others were applying to four or more colleges in high school, Madison only had one in mind — Appalachian State. The fiery mountains of autumn, the fresh crisp air and the abundance of snow were more than enough to convince her to come to Boone. She graduated in December 2011 with a degree in journalism and a minor in Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, hiking and spending time with her dog, Moose. Madison ultimately aspires to work for an equine publication or in sports media. madison [at] appvoices.org

Maeve Gould — Distribution Manager, The Appalachian Voice

A Richmond, Virginia native and Virginia Tech graduate, Maeve Gould is Appalachian Voices’ new Distribution Manager. Besides earning a degree in Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Tech, Maeve was involved in Mountain Justice Blacksburg and organized Earth Week with the Environmental Coalition. Before working with Appalachian Voices, Maeve interned with AmeriCorps Project Conserve at the Boone-based land trust, Blue Ridge Conservancy. Maeve is enthused to be a part of the Appalachian Voices team and to work with AV on raising awareness about social and environmental justice issues in Appalachia.

maeve [at] appvoices.org