Director of Media Relations, The Public Interest Network
Started on staff: 2017
B.S., Cornell University; M.B.A., Emory University
Mark leads The Public Interest Network’s national communications and media relations campaigns. Before joining The Public Interest Network, Mark worked at CNN for nearly 20 years, and taught writing classes for six years through the Turner Professional Development Center. Mark was the recipient of an Emmy Award, two Peabody Awards and a DuPont Award. Mark currently lives near Denver, Colo., with his wife and three children. He’s also a music fanatic who’s been lucky enough to interview many of his favorite artists.
With the back-to-school season in full swing, the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and National Education Association (NEA) called on the EPA to prevent lead contamination of schools' drinking water.
Public comments submitted in support of forest conservation
Amazon announced Tuesday in its 2022 sustainability report that it is “phasing out padded bags containing plastics in favor of recyclable alternatives.” The e-commerce company also said its use of single-use plastic across its global operations network (i.e., orders shipped through its fulfillment centers) declined by 11.6% from 2021 to 2022.
At public hearing, supporters call on President Biden to protect important cultural sites, endangered species, public health
Data, resources and interview opportunities
