Jennifer Forbes, Founder and Executive Editor
Embracing her environmental roots, Jennifer founded Eco News Network in 2009. An environmental advocate and outdoor enthusiast who loves biking, kayaking, walking along the Esplanade in Boston, and just about any outdoor activity, Jennifer is also an animal lover and regularly has her two cats, Flash and Magic, and her amazing Corgi, Ben, by her side while she works. Jennifer loves living and working in Boston after spending time in Connecticut, Atlanta, and Cleveland during her career. Finding adventure and hidden treasure in every day and each place she goes is a special mission she loves to share with friends and clients. A frequent traveler and cultural explorer, Jennifer spends as much time as resources allow exploring the world and absorbing the individuality of each place she visits. Jennifer is a mom to a college age son who is also a student of world culture.
Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University. She is a proud member of the Charles River Watershed Association, the Beacon Hill Civic Association, and Beacon Hill Seminars. Jennifer is also a sponsoring member of Women for Women International. Contact Jennifer at jforbes@econewsnetwork.org.
Megan Webb, Co-Founder and Managing Editor
Alongside Jennifer, Megan is the co-founder and an eco blogger for Eco News Network. She has a passion for the outdoors, sports, running, reading, and traveling. She recently backpacked through Europe for two weeks and completed her first half marathon this year. Megan earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism and English from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N.Y. Contact Megan at mwebb@econewsnetwork.org.
Allyson Koerner, Assistant Managing Editor
Allyson Koerner is the assistant managing editor and a contributing writer for Eco News Network. A graduate from Emerson College where she received her Master’s in Print & Multimedia journalism, she is looking to make her way into the journalism profession. She is also a featured writer at Ecorazzi, a “good gossip” news site. Passionate about news, entertainment, reading and of course writing, she hopes to work in the entertainment news business someday. Contact Allyson at akoerner@econewsnetwork.org.
Alexandra Gyarfas, Intern
Alexandra was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. After graduating from high school, and spending a semester interning at Venezuelan news site El-Nacional.com, she moved to Boston to attend Emerson College.
She is currently a Print & Multimedia Journalism senior, with a minor in Sociology. After graduating in May, Alexandra hopes to use journalism to help the voiceless around the world, hopefully starting with Venezuela. In the meantime, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, taking pictures of everything, music, reading, and her loving cat, Elu.
Kelisha Menon, Intern
Kelisha Menon is an Advertising and International Relations major at Boston University, but is originally from New York City. The cultural diversity of her home city has spurred an insatiable love for all things travel, especially new foods. With a passion for political ecology and agricultural development, she has focused her studies on environmental policy while pursuing her love of digital marketing and web-based content.
Alivia Ashenfarb, Intern
Alivia Ashenfarb is a sophomore studying political science and journalism at Boston University. She is originally from New York City where she immersed herself in the community by contributing to political campaigns, leading Girl Scout troops and volunteering for multiple historical and cultural organizations. She is currently a member of environmental clubs at BU and hopes her writing can help her and others become more informed, involved and eco-friendly members of the Boston community.
Deb Percival, Contributing Writer
Deb Percival has more than 25 years of experience as a writer, editor, and communications strategist. In addition to serving as Editor in Chief of Natural Nutmeg Magazine, she writes for various magazines and websites, focusing mainly on our planet, eco-travel, wellness, and dogs.
Kami Gray, Contributing Writer
Kami Gray is a personal style consultant, TV wardrobe stylist, author of the bestselling book The Denim Diet: Sixteen Simple Habits To Get You Into Your Dream Pair of Jeans and founding blogger of The Denim Diaries who says a dream pair of jeans can be a great motivator for losing weight and keeping it off. She doesn’t trust the bathroom scale but says a pair of jeans will never lie. Kami has worked with Hollywood stars Hugh Laurie, Kristen Bell, John Corbett, Gordon Ramsey and Jenny McCarthy on TV shows including House, Veronica Mars and Hell’s Kitchen. Her work has also appeared on national commercials for Toyota, Nike, Discover Card and other major companies.
Alexander Forbes, Contributing Writer
Though when asked his profession he may have once told the NY Times—dilettante, Alexander Forbes now splits his time between New York City and Berlin, writing for various publications about contemporary culture. Aside from the written word, Alexander has a passion for photography, with cameras littering the shelves of his East Village apartment. His work spans from top-models to his dog, Benjamin.
With an equally voracious appetite for the Zeitgeist and travel, Alexander searches out the here and now of everywhere he goes. He has spent time on every continent other than Antarctica and continues his quest for the ultimate destination.
Alexander currently studies at New York University’s Gallatin school. Previous to his current professional life, he has worked in Branding for some of the leading restaurants and nightlife destinations in the city.
