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.
Air pollution doesn’t care if you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent
Statement: National regulators tell car makers to ignore Mass. car data rules
In response to a surprise letter from federal regulators that a Massachusetts law is preempted, Nathan Proctor, senior director of U.S. PIRG's Right to Repair Campaign issued a new statement.
Advocates call for FTC action to rein in Meta’s abusive practices targeting kids and teens
Letter from 31 organizations in tech advocacy, children’s rights, and health supports FTC action to halt Meta’s profiting off of young users’ sensitive data.
Release & resource guide: Oregon latest state to ban plastic foam
Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law a bill making Oregon the 9th state to ban polystyrene foam. This pernicious plastic, often referred to by the brand name Styrofoam, presents a unique threat to both wildlife and people alike. Because it takes so long to decompose, if it decomposes at all, polystyrene foam is effectively not biodegradable.