Contributors
Meet our talented batch of contributors for the 2015 Spring issue
Wendy Barker
Wendy Barker is Executive Director of the Escondido History Center. Their museum in Grape Day Park is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 - 4 pm.
Irv Erdos
Irv Erdos is a humor columnist. Contact him at IrvErdos@aol.com.
Whitney Butler
Whitney Butler is a professional freelance writer and wannabe chef. She grew up in Escondido, enjoys international travel, wearing sunglasses and managing her company Butler Ink & Media.
Taylor Mackay
Taylor is a junior at Del Lago Academy, and an aspiring microbiologist. An active Girl Scout whose favorite sport is softball, Taylor honors the importance of women in the work force, hoping for a future where women are equal to men in all aspects of life.
Noah Callahan
Noah Callahan is a senior at San Pasqual High School and is currently the editorin-chief of the school’s newspaper, Eagle Eye. He plans on attending a fouryear college, majoring in journalism.
Gina McGalliard
Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer and graduate of UCSD with degrees in political science/ international relations and literature & writing.
Crystal Chavero
Crystal Chavero is a senior at Escondido High School, enjoying her second year in Journalism. She is the Executive Editor of the school paper and wants to pursue broadcast journalism in the future.
Karina Orozco
Karina Orozco is a senior at Orange Glen High School and has been on the Musket newspaper staff since her freshman year. She is currently the co-editor in chief of the newspaper.
Maurice DiMarino
Maurice is a native of San Diego and is the Sommelier & Beverage Director for the Cohn Restaurant Group where he oversees 18 restaurants. He also writes for one of the most unique wine blogs in San Diego, mauricescru.com.
Heather Petrek
Heather Petrek is the Assignment Editor for The Escondido Magazine and a freelance writer specializing in fiction for adults and children.
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Lisa Rose
Lisa Rose is a freelance journalist and copywriter. See her website at: sandiegowritergirl.com.
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Katherine Zimmer
Katherine Zimmer is the Tourism & Marketing Administrator for the City of Escondido. She runs the downtown Visitors Center and promotes our attractions, events, and businesses through visitescondido.com.
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