Lyndsey Gilpin
Executive editor

Lyndsey Gilpin is the founder of Southerly. Based in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, she is a reporter and editor who has covered climate change, energy, environmental justice all over the U.S. She was also a 2020-21 and 2021-22 JSK Community Impact fellow, focusing on information access in rural Southern communities of color.

Contact Lyndsey: lgilpin@southerlymag.wpcomstaging.com

Tajah McQueen
Director of Outreach and Engagement

Tajah leads the design, planning, and implementation of online and offline engagement and outreach activities with community organizations, reporting fellows, and readers. Originally from New York, Tajah is fully rooted in Louisville, Ken. Her work both in and out of the office has centered around community and engagement. Tajah previously worked with Ohio Valley ReSource sharing news stories and connecting with listeners. Tajah enjoys roller skating and tarot cards.

Contact Tajah: tajah@southerlymag.wpcomstaging.com