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JOHN ABERNATHY
John Abernathy wonders about all the troubles in the world. Is it possible to bring good to the bad, money to the poor, food to the hungry, thought to the thoughtless? Photography has brought Abernathy around the world and into advertising, editorial and architectural work. This in turn brings him back to thinking about what his life is contributing. www.abernathyphoto.com |
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JONATHAN ALPEYRIE
Jonathan Alpeyrie photographs people living through ethnic tensions and political unrest, from Chechen refugees in the Pankisi Gorge to Oromo rebels in Ethiopia. He is preparing to publish a book of portraits depicting WWII veterans. peloponnessian@hotmail.com |
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JEFFERY AUSTIN
After studying at the Academy of Performing Arts, Film, TV and Photography (FAMU) in Prague, Jeffrey Austin has specialized in documenting the faces and places of those often-invisible people affected by natural and human-made disasters around the world. Austin has worked with humanitarian agencies from China to Pakistan to Haiti. www.jaustinphoto.com |
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PAUL CORBIT BROWN
Paul Corbit Brown is self-employed as a freelance photographer in the field of human rights and social justice. Whether in our homes and communities or the planet Earth, his main goal is to educate and motivate the public to become involved in the issues that face us all. |
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MICHAEL & KATE DUFFIELD
Michael and Kate Duffield work together in writing and in raising their four children, all of whom are adopted and all of whom are wonderful. Michael has worked at a variety of trades from carpentry to legal writing. Kate has been a teacher and a stay-at-home mom. Both believe deeply in NEED’s mission to show the world that people care. |
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ARI EDES
Ari Edes joined the staff at NEED after graduating from Hampshire College with a concentration in literary journalism. Active in various transgender projects, Edes is a writer and community organizer dedicated to fostering inclusion. |
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BRONSON ENRIQUEZ
Bronson Enriquez is a freelance designer and photographer based in Minneapolis. Over the past two years he has done design, writing, web-maintenance, photo editing and now photography for NEED. |
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LAUREN FISCHER
Lauren Fischer feels blessed to be a part of such an inspiring and influential publication as NEED. She believes in the power of the written word to make change. She also has faith in humanitarian endeavors’ positive impact on all people involved. Lauren has a degree in English and media studies from St. Olaf College. |
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NATHAN G
Nathan G is a self-taught freelance photographer residing in Chennai, India. He has worked on editorial, documentary and travel assignments for various publications. |
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KYRA GIBSON
Kyra Gibson was a flight attendant when she heard about NEED on one of her flights. She immediately inquired about volunteering for the magazine. Gibson quit her job that year and has enjoyed working for NEED ever since. |
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ADAM HANSON
A man is a billion thoughts written together and played in an awkward tune. But when great thoughts are strung together and men sit down in symphony chairs, we make honey of the air, and we are not such silly things. NEED is bigger than us all. Adam Hanson is honored to play his notes. |
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STEPHEN M. KATZ
Stephen M. Katz began his career as a social worker in Washington, DC, but soon traded his clipboard for a camera. Katz has traveled to more than 40 countries to report on global health issues, the need for clean water in developing nations and the devastating effects of malnutrition on children. In 2008, he and Chris Tyree created Wéyo, a media strategy and marketing company that caters to nonprofits. |
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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 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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HEATHER A. LINDQUIST
Heather A. Lindquist is a documentary photographer and photojournalist currently based in Chicago, Illinois. She is working on a book project showcasing her trip to Tibet and China. Lindquist freelances for Sipa Press and is an associate member of the White House News Photographers Association. www.heatheralindquist.com |
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KATY PETERSHACK
Katy Petershack is a senior at Macalester College earning a degree in English with minors in African studies and geology. Inspired by her study abroad experience in Tanzania, Petershack began an internship at NEED. |
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YAN SEILER
Yan Seiler became interested in photography after completing his degree in computer science and economics. Seiler needed something artistic to contrast with his office job to free up his mind, meet people and discover the world. He took a break to visit Asia, where he had the full opportunity to express his love for photography. Seiler lives between Moutier and Geneva, Switzerland. |
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CHRISTOPHER TYREE
Christopher Tyree’s documentary photography projects on drug use, homelessness and the jailing of the mentally ill have produced legislative change and proven results for his subjects. He is a photojournalist, writer, documentary filmmaker and now co-founder of Wéyo, a company that specializes in telling stories of nonprofits in unique and compelling ways. |
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RACHEL YUEN
Rachel Yuen graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. She spent the summer of 2007 as an intern for NEED. After graduating and trying out various jobs, she is thrilled to return to contribute to NEED’s mission. |
