Melissa McGibbon
Running for Chair
I have been serving on the Editors Council for several years and would like to continue my service. I’ve had a great experience working alongside the current chair, Lydia Schrandt and have learned a great deal from her. I feel it’s part of my duty as an SATW member to support the community in any way that I can and filling the role as Chair would be an honor. I also participate on other committees, such as membership and communications, and believe it’s helpful to be involved in the organization in many capacities to help it thrive.
Roger Rapoport
Running for First Vice Chair
I am currently the first vice-chair of editor’s council. I have been working to organize the first editor’s council since 2019. After our event in Cooperstown didn’t work out I reached out to Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is now sponsoring this event in July thanks to the hard work of Lydia Schrandt. I am organizing the professional development sessions. This has given me an opportunity to work with SATW editors c to make sure that this annual meeting is a success in the years ahead. Although our virtual meetings have gone well, I’m excited about working with editor’s council to make sure that we connect effectively with all SATW members. A key goal is recruiting new members who have promising ideas for SATW.
Bailey Berg
Running for Second Vice Chair
I’m hoping to become more involved with SATW.
Jan Schroder
Running for Treasurer
I have served as treasurer of the Editors Council for the past two years. Although we were not able to host in-person events, I have enjoyed working with the other board members on planning for future events and developing and hosting Happy Hours to keep our members engaged.
I’ve been a travel writer for more than 20 years and a member of SATW and Editors Council for 10. During that time, I’ve attended several regional, national and Editor Council conventions and served on a committee that explored the purpose and future of Editors Council. I really enjoy being a part of this active and engaged community and would like to continue to contribute to it.