The Overlook is a nonprofit news outlet serving the Catskills communities of Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken, Windham, and Woodstock. Committed to clarity, integrity, and impact, The Overlook delivers journalism that matters. The journalistic resources necessary are immense and growing, and we could not do our work without subscriber support. Click here to become a donor.
Meet the leaders and advisors who guide The Overlook and support its mission of independent local journalism.
Board of Directors
The Overlook is led by a team of experienced journalists, media professionals, and community leaders committed to strengthening local news in the Catskills and Hudson Valley.
Peter Cherukuri
A media executive and entrepreneur, Peter brings extensive experience building news organizations and advising media and civic institutions.
Susanne Craig
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times, Susanne brings deep expertise in accountability journalism.
Lauren Johnston
A newsroom leader and content strategist, Lauren brings two decades of experience in digital transformation, audience growth, and journalism education.
Jacqueline Kellachan — Secretary and Co-Founder
A public health advocate and owner of Woodstock’s Golden Notebook, Jacqueline champions literacy, equity, and community engagement.
Mark Land
Mark brings four decades of experience spanning journalism, corporate communications, and higher education leadership.
Scott Widmeyer — President and Co-Founder
A veteran communications strategist and former journalist, Scott brings decades of media, civic, and nonprofit leadership.
Donna Price — Treasurer
An experienced healthcare executive and nonprofit treasurer, Donna brings financial leadership and deep ties to the Town of Olive.
Samantha Taylor
A nonprofit strategist and fundraiser, Samantha brings international experience in partnerships, communications, and community development.
Advisory Board
The Overlook is supported by an advisory board with deep expertise in journalism, media, and public affairs, including:
Peggy Barmore
An independent journalist and communications professional, Peggy brings deep expertise in education, labor, and rural reporting.
Alexis Gelber
An award-winning editor and journalism professor, Alexis brings decades of experience covering national and international affairs.
Lisa A. Phillips
A journalist, author, and SUNY New Paltz professor, Lisa brings extensive experience in public radio, regional reporting, and long-form storytelling.
Zoeann Murphy
An Emmy Award-winning video journalist and professor, Zoeann brings extensive experience reporting major stories around the world.
Amy Scheibe
A novelist, editor, and producer, Amy brings strong leadership in the Catskills’ literary, cultural, and nonprofit communities.
William van Roden
A designer and art director, William brings decades of experience in editorial design, branding, and visual identity.
More about us
Meet the team
Our staff page introduces the journalists and photographers behind The Overlook’s local reporting.
Ethics
Our ethics page explains the standards and principles that guide our independent, accurate, and transparent journalism.
Get in Touch
General Inquiries
For questions about The Overlook, our mission, or anything else, reach us at info@theoverlooknews.com
News Tips
Have a story idea or a tip for our newsroom? Send it to tips@theoverlooknews.com.
Reporting Requests
If you’d like to reach one of our reporters directly, please email reporting@theoverlooknews.com
Letters to the Editor
Share your thoughts with our readers by submitting a letter to letters@theoverlooknews.com. Our Letters policy can be found under our Ethics section.
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