Dr. Hannah Brown
Co-Founder & Editorial Director
Hannah Brown is a science communicator and social scientist. She serves as the managing editor for the Observer, a news magazine hosted by the Association for Psychological Science. She previously worked as the communications and engagement specialist for the NOAA RESTORE Science Program. Hannah holds a BA in Psychology from New College of Florida, a MA in Mass Communications from the University of Florida, and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Ecology from the University of Florida. She has worked in journalism since 2010, previously serving as a staff reporter for the Gainesville Sun and Lake City Reporter.
As the editorial director for The Marjorie, Hannah organizes reporting projects, manages editorial content, and works to build collaborations with other news outlets.
Becca Burton
Co-Founder & Communications Director
Becca Burton is the program coordinator for the University of Florida Gulf Scholars program, housed in the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. She previously served as the communications manager for the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute, housed in the Florida Museum of Natural History. She also worked for five years as communications coordinator for Florida Sea Grant, a coastal research organization where she combined her love of marine biology and journalism to help share the stories of marine scientists across the state. Becca received her bachelor’s in journalism and minor in marine biology from Florida International University and her master’s in science communication from the University of Florida. She was a freelance reporter for the Miami Herald for two years where she covered the local, environmental, and health beats.
As the communication director for The Marjorie, Becca develops communication strategies, manages web content, and oversees the design of reporting projects.
Anna Hamilton
Co-Founder & Development Director
Anna Hamilton is a radio producer and oral historian whose work explores the cultures and environments of the American South. She received a BA in Humanities from New College of Florida and an MA in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi. She has developed projects for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Southern Foodways Alliance, and reported for outlets including NPR and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Currently she is the project director of Matanzas Voices, a multimedia oral history project documenting life and work along northeast Florida’s Matanzas River.
As development director at The Marjorie, Anna is committed to building partnerships with like-minded organizations to grow The Marjorie into a sustainable reporting outlet.
Marlowe Starling
Contributing Writer
Marlowe Starling is a freelance environmental journalist whose work focuses on wildlife conservation, water quality, climate, and the ways in which nature and culture intersect. She earned her master’s in science journalism from New York University and her bachelor’s in journalism with a minor in wildlife ecology from the University of Florida. Her work has appeared in Sierra Magazine, Mongabay, the Guardian, The New York Times, the Miami Herald, and more. She grew up in Miami, Florida, where she relishes a serene paddle through the mangrove forests.
As a contributing writer, Marlowe freelances stories for The Marjorie’s website and newsletter.
Van Tran
Digital Engagement Specialist
Van Tran is a communications specialist committed to fostering impactful community engagement and driving meaningful change. She previously served as the Education Network Manager for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and as the Community Outreach Manager for the Florida Trail Association where she combined her love for the outdoors with community engagement to advance conservation efforts and ensure equitable access to trail experiences. Van also has a background in organic farming and received a bachelor’s in horticulture and a minor in sustainability studies from the University of Florida.
As the digital engagement specialist, Van helps amplify The Marjorie’s mission and content through social media, email marketing, and other digital platforms.
CD Davidson-Hiers
Contributing Writer
CD Davidson-Hiers is a journalist based in northwest Florida who covers a range of topics including climate, conservation, and the intersection of science and nature. She is pursuing a master’s in narrative nonfiction at the University of Georgia and runs the Florida Student News Watch student journalism program, which pairs young writers with professional mentors to cover environmental topics in Florida. She previously worked as a local reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, where her coverage of the Florida COVID-19 vaccine rollout garnered international attention. Her bylines have appeared in The Bitter Southerner, Flamingo, Nautilus and Orion magazines, USAToday and elsewhere.
As a contributing writer, CD produces stories for The Marjorie’s website and newsletter.
Jason Matthew Walker
Contributing Photographer
Jason Matthew Walker is an award-winning photographer currently based in Orlando, Florida. He is a Miami native and University of Florida graduate, specializing in photojournalism, and has worked as a newspaper photographer and freelance photojournalist.
Jason strives to tell stories with his images, with a constant need to make each frame as unique as possible. He loves to give unique perspectives that convey emotions and deep thought to the viewer. At the same time, he just wants to create interesting and awesome photographs that burn an image into a person’s mind. View his work.