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LEA COON
Lea Coon is successfully avoiding more graduate school. She works in Minnesota Public Radio's newsroom, writes for NEED magazine, and is slowly recovering the social skills she lost at the University of Minnesota. Coon lives a seemingly quiet life in Minneapolis. |
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MACIEJ DAKOWICZ
Born in Bialystok, Poland, Maciej Dakowicz is a software engineer. He is currently living in Cardiff, Wales, working as a researcher and studying for his Ph.D at the University of Glamorgan. His real passion is photography. Dakowicz has traveled throughout Asia and elsewhere as an amateur photographer. His photo galleries appear as the "Most Popular of All Time" on pbase.com because of his expressive humanistic style. Dakowicz has been interested in photography for only three short years, yet his images show the promise of a brilliant photographer. |
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JONI DANZL
Joni Danzl, a Minneapolis-based freelance writer, covers health, travel and home topics and has recently branched into humanitarian and family topics. She has written for the World & I Online, Lakestyle Magazine, Log Home Design and many newsletters. She also founded Living On, a grief support newsletter. Danzl and her husband are empty nesters who enjoy the lakes and wildlife of northern Minnesota whenever possible. |
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ADAM HANSON
Over the past five years, Adam Hanson has had a blast working with kids from a number of different countries through Mercy Ships, the United Way and the YMCA. Giving in to a love of writing, Hanson earned an English degree from LeTourneau University. He is immensely grateful to the staff and readers of NEED magazine for giving his writing the power to change lives all over the globe. |
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SCOTT HARRISON
In September 2005, Scott Harrison tested the idea behind charity: by producing a large exhibition of his photographs and videos called mercy. Despite opening in the midst of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, Harrison's mercy show was a success. Visitors contributed more than $96,000 USD towards providing medical procedures and freshwater wells in West Africa. Harrison returned to West Africa for a six month journey in October 2005, before returning to Manhattan in the spring of 2006 to found charity:. for more: www.charityis.org |
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RON HAVIV
Since the end of the cold war, award-winning photojournalist Ron Haviv has produced important images of conflict and humanitarian crises around the world. Numerous museums and galleries have featured his work, including The Louvre, United Nations, and The Council on Foreign Relations. Haviv is a co-founder of the photo agency VII (www.viiphoto.com), and his work is published by magazines worldwide including Time, The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair. He has published two critically acclaimed collections of his photography - Blood and Honey: A Balkan War Journal, and Afghanistan: On the Road to Kabul. For more: www.unicef.org/childalert/dafur/ |
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STEPHANIE KINNUNEN
Inspired by life-changing humanitarian projects around the world, Stephanie Kinnunen shaped a concept to help those in need through art and media. She and her husband Kelly Kinnunen founded NEED magazine to convey the personal stories of people involved with humanitarian assistance. Their goal is to create an artistic, hope-filled publication that will raise awareness, drive contributions and encourage volunteerism. |
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JACK KURTZ
Jack Kurtz is a photographer based in Phoenix, AZ, affiliated with ZUMA Press. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Time and US News & World Report and other newspapers and magazines around the world. Much of his work has focused on the US relationship with Latin America, such as the immigration from Latin America into the US along the Arizona and Texas borders with Mexico. Kurtz has traveled in Mexico, Nicaragua and Cuba and photographed extensively in Southeast Asia. His recent stories include landmine recovery and the rebuilding of Cambodia. More of his work can be seen on his web site: web.mac.com/kurtzjack/iWeb. |
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ERIN LUHMANN
Erin Luhmann is working towards an English degree at Gustavus Adolphus College where she will also finish with a minor in Peace Studies. Landing an internship with NEED magazine has been one of her most gratifying educational experiences. Writing is her vehicle for social change, and she plans to join the Peace Corps after graduation. |
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ADITI NAIK
Aditi Naik holds a degree in political science with a concentration in international development from Macalester College. She has grown up in the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and India, and has seen the effects of development and humanitarian projects. As a research intern at NEED magazine, she hopes to help change the public's understanding of humanitarianism. |
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JOHN REISINGER
Jon Reisinger is a new resident of Nebraska, but works hard to keep a global mind-set. He was a heartless ski bum before a rough crash, and a good friend put him on a more altruistic path. He has been writing and volunteering ever since. Reisinger admires the love and dedication of all those that sacrifice their lives to serve others. |
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YAN SEILER
Yan Seiler was born in the early 70s in Moutier, a small industrial town of the French part of Switzerland. His interest for photography came a few years ago after completing his degree in computer science and economics. Seiler needed something artistic to contrast with his job in the office in order to free up his mind, meet people and discover the world. After working for several years, he decided to take a break and visit Asia and had the full opportunity to express his love for photography. In Switzerland, Seiler lives between Moutier and Geneva. >> for more |
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LIZ WERNER
Liz Werner holds a degree in journalism with a minor in women's studies from the University of Minnesota. She enjoys the process of researching and crafting communications projects. As senior writer and communications specialist for NEED magazine, she is able to equally utilize her skills in writing and strategic thinking. Werner values hard work, quality, individuality, purpose and being good to others. |
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