Profiles

Jessica Swarner is the community editor for The Copper Courier. She is an ASU alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.

Tyler Francischine is a journalist who writes about travel, arts, culture and community. She’s passionate about social justice, the Atlantic Ocean and live music.

Kristen Kelling is an Independent Living Specialist for nonprofit, nonpartisan Disability Advocates of Kent County.

Abby grew up in Holland watching the two most important people in her life committed to the well-being of our community. Both her parents are beloved retired educators in Holland Public Schools. Her father, Wayne, was a long-time Holland City Council-member. Abby’s own career has centered on public engagement. She has served at the local,…

Daniel Mahoney is the Mayor of Jackson and Candidate for Michigan House District 46.

Marcus Johnson has lived in Michigan his whole life, both in the Metro Detroit area and Big Rapids. Coming from a working class family, he’s developed an understanding for how politics affects the daily lives of people. In his position as the Programs Director for the Michigan College Democrats, he ensures that college students have…

Shadia Martini, born in Aleppo, Syria to two pioneering surgeons, was raised in a household that valued excellence and resilience. Shadia immigrated to the United States in 1992 to escape Syria’s oppressive regime. Shadia now thrives as an entrepreneur in Oakland County, owning a real estate brokerage, construction company, and medical spa, and continues to…

Stella Camerlengo was raised in the quaint suburbs of Metro-Detroit for the great majority of her life. A sister, a daughter, and a friend, she hopes to see a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, no matter their identity, background, or beliefs. As the Communications Director and Federal Affairs Director of the Michigan College…

Ethan J. Lang is a proud Democrat and Michigander. Lang is currently running for his local School Board of Education in Grand Blanc, MI. Lang graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 2022, and was proud to be chosen to speak at his graduation ceremony. He is a secondary education major and wants to be…