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Alisha Green is an award-winning editor and writer with more than a decade of experience.
Her reporting on the environment, health, science, technology, and policy has appeared in publications including Fortune, Medium, and CityLab. In addition to freelance reporting, Alisha brings her media and management insights to clients as a strategic communications consultant.
Her leadership experience includes serving as editor-in-chief of Santa Cruz Waves, a bimonthly print magazine covering environmental issues and the outdoor lifestyle along California's Central Coast. She was previously managing editor of Good Times, a weekly newspaper and daily news website covering the Santa Cruz region. During Alisha’s time there, the publication won a 2020 California Journalism Award for general excellence. The same year, Alisha won a California Journalism Award for the feature story she wrote about how conservation photographers spark action to protect wildlife and natural habitats.
Alisha earned a Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University, with a specialization in peace and justice studies. She frequently takes new professional courses to stay current on best editing and writing practices. She is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and ACES: The Society for Editing.
She serves as co-coordinator of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the EFA, organizing events for members and contributing advice in the “Freelancer’s Corner” column of the group’s monthly newsletter. She volunteers as a social media manager for the EFA, creating content and engaging with followers on the organization’s Instagram. In 2023, she served on the ACES Conference Session Selection Task Force, collaborating with other task force members on selecting a diverse set of professional development sessions for the virtual ACES conference in September 2023 and the in-person ACES conference in San Diego in 2024.
Alisha was a reporter on the staff of publications including the San Francisco Business Times, CQ Roll Call, and the Associated Press. She co-produced an award-winning video series on Michigan elections, covered policy and politics in Michigan and in Washington, D.C., and reported on the tech industry in the San Francisco Bay Area.