Chapter type:
City chapter
Chapter status:
Active
Host or President Name:
Melissa Colgan
Bio:
Melissa is an editorial assistant at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine contributing to the LifeStyle department with both print and online responsibilities. Originally from Wisconsin, her love for fashion, beauty, interior design, and magazines manifested early on with stacks of her mother’s Vogues and an obsession with touring model homes. Melissa moved to the Cities in 2001 to attend the University of Minnesota's journalism school. Before starting at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Melissa interned at Mall of America, assisting in media segments, fashion shows, and the development of advertising campaigns. In addition to her day job, Melissa has been known to sling drinks at a certain downtown Irish pub. Email her at minneapolis@ed2010.com.
Host or President Name:
Alyssa Geronsin
Bio:
Alyssa graduated from the University of Minnesota in December 04 with a BA in journalism. During college she wrote for the campus alternative newspaper The Wake, reported news, music and other fun stuff at Radio K, was an editorial intern at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and had more than a few waitressing/bartending gigs on the side. After graduation Alyssa somehow fell into what is possibly the best first job ever as an editor with Metropolitan Media Group. She is currently the editor of three of the company’s 17 community lifestyle and business publications: Apple Valley Magazine, Burnsville Magazine and Eagan Magazine. Email her at minneapolis@ed2010.com.