About

Publisher & Managing Editor: Diane Egner successfully transitioned from a career in public broadcasting and daily newspapers to online journalism as the publisher and managing editor of 83 Degrees. Her previous work as Content Director at WUSF Public Broadcasting received special recognition by the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists and she won the top award for editorial writing from the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors while at The Tampa Tribune. A graduate of Leadership Florida, she earned a BA in journalism from the University of Minnesota. She lives in South Tampa, travels whenever possible with laptop in tow and feels comfortable writing and editing from wi-fi cafes throughout the world.

Managing Photographer: Julie Busch Branaman is a multimedia photojournalist based in the Tampa Bay region. Before joining 83 Degrees as managing photographer, she worked as a multimedia journalist with The Tampa Tribune, TBO.com and News Channel 8. Prior to arriving in Tampa, she freelanced in the Seattle area, working on national and international stories. She earned a BA in photojournalism from Western Kentucky University. When not on assignment, she's likely to be found hiking, kayaking or snorkeling her way around Florida and its unique waterways.

Development News Editor: Born and raised in Florida, Alexis Quinn Chamberlain graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in magazine journalism. Alexis has contributed to publications such as The Tampa Tribune, TBO.com and News Channel 8 as a student contributor, as well as REAX Magazine and Creative Loafing. Dabbling in broadcast news, Alexis interned at WMNF 88.5 Community Radio. Aside from writing, Alexis enjoys being a nanny, riding  bikes, promoting animal rights and environmental awareness, making vegan food and visiting Tampa Bay area parks such as Lettuce Lake and Curtis Hixon.

In The News Editor: Matt Spencer is a Florida native and current resident of Tampa. He completed his BA in magazine journalism at the University of South Florida. While earning his degree, Matt enjoyed writing about the work of marine biologists at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, members of the Tampa Bay Area community, and local business owners. He is most interested in music, an enthusiasm that was fostered through an internship at Creative Loafing. He enjoys playing guitar, cooking, sampling the variety of ethnic cuisine that Tampa has to offer, and visiting Busch Gardens and MOSI.

Job News Editor: Kimberly Patterson is a native Floridian, born and raised in Clearwater. She has a diverse writing background, from performance monologues to corporate Web content. Kimberly earned her BA in Communication from the University of South Florida, and after completing her degree, worked in the Human Resources field, specializing in recruiting. Helping employers and job candidates explore new opportunities for growth and expansion allowed her to study hiring trends, write industry reports and fulfill employer/candidate needs. Kimberly is dedicated to helping job seekers make rewarding career choices by exploring and accurately reporting on companies hiring in the Tampa Bay region.

Operations and Media Contact: Paul Schutt

Web Site and E-Newsletter Technology: Matt Lehman and Mark Walz, Fluent Consulting

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