James Zipadelli

James Zipadelli, a Connecticut native, pursued a Master's degree in Print and Multimedia Journalism at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.

Before his current role in public service, Zipadelli worked as a journalist contributing to various print and online media outlets in Connecticut and Massachusetts, with notable recognition for his work on OurParents.com.

Currently, Zipadelli manages a national policy and procedure management program at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC.

In addition to his professional roles, Zipadelli initiated the HOPE project (Helping Organizations Pursue Excellence) in 2017, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion by facilitating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities within the Federal service.

His educational background includes a Certification in Program and Project Management, a M.A. in Print and Multimedia Journalism from Emerson College, and a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Connecticut.

Throughout his career, Zipadelli has held various positions such as Technical Writer/Editor at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Technical Writer at US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Writer/Editor at Federal Reserve Board, among others.

He also served as a freelance journalist, contributed to platforms like HelloWallet, DigitalMediaBuzz.com, and Helium Inc., and previously worked as a producer/writer at WERS-FM and a columnist for The Daily Campus.