Vanessa Martinez

Vanessa Martinez is a seasoned chief editor with a background in journalism, city-building, agriculture, and creative pursuits.

She has a strong academic foundation, having studied German Language and History at the University Of Hamburg, History and Spanish Language at Universidad De Guanajuato, and earned a Bachelors in Spanish Language and Literature from Colorado State University.

Vanessa has been part of various esteemed organizations, serving as a Digital Consultant at The Humor Code, Co-Host and Producer at Denver Diatribe, Editor at Kapost, Online Editor at 5280 Magazine, Editor at Rocky Mountain Chronicle, Managing Editor at Colorado Springs Independent, and Founding and Executive Editor at Rocky Mountain Bullhorn/Poudre River Publishing.

Her work is influenced by both urban and rural experiences along the Front Range, reflecting a passion for quality journalism, smart urban development, innovative agriculture, and various creative endeavors.