Columnists
Our local green experts represent a dynamic range of healthy green topics, from local food to national policy. Despite the differences of specialty, our writers share a common passion for sustainable living. Like one of our columnists in particular? Check out their profile and reach out to them!
Brian Granahan - The Policy Pulse
Brian Granahan is an attorney and clean energy advocate with Environment Illinois, a non-profit, citizen-based environmental advocacy group with nearly 20,000 members across Illinois.
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Judith Nemes - Green Editor
Judith Nemes is the editor of A Fresh Squeeze. A veteran journalist specializing in green issues and urban sustainability, her work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Edible Chicago, and Crain’s Chicago Business. She also teaches journalism at Columbia College.
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Laura Bruzas - Food for Thought
HealthyDining.org founder Laura Bruzas promotes food choices that foster health, conservation and animal compassion. Described as a thriftster who loves libraries and totes a magnifying glass, calculator, and notebook, Bruzas' background includes a five-year stint with Whole Foods Market.
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Lisa Elkins - Home Schooling
Lisa Elkins is a LEED Accredited licensed architect and the co-founder of 2 Point Perspective. She is dedicated to creating sophisticated and eco-friendly architectural projects.
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Marc Wise - Backyard Briefs
Marc Wise is a resident expert on sustainable landscaping and gardening, and owner of Evanston-based Greenwise Organic Lawn Care. His goal at Greenwise is to create change through the economy by developing a sustainable business model that builds local community and embraces the environment.
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Shannon Downey - Life of the Party
Shannon Downey started, Pivotal Production, to serve as a "boutique" experiential marketing and event firm for small and midsize businesses. She is a faculty member at DePaul University and is elated to be a future tenant of the Green Exchange.
