Our Staff

Andrew Conte, Ph.D.

Andrew Conte, Ph.D.

Managing Director & Assistant Vice President, Center for Media Innovation

Once an award-winning newsman, Andy started the Center for Media Innovation from nothing in 2016.

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Todd Franko

Todd Franko

Newsapalooza Director

Todd has been in media for 30-plus years. He’s been part of a community since birth.

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Wayne Gaines

Wayne Gaines

Studio Coordinator, Center for Media Innovation

Wayne is a skilled designer/technician with over 20 years of experience in audio/visual design and production.

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Frank Garland

Frank Garland

Coordinator, Pittsburgh Media Partnership

Frank is a longtime journalist and educator who learned to read by sounding out the words in the old "Nancy" comic strip.

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Tanner Knapp

Tanner Knapp

Coordinator, Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub

Tanner is responsible for helping the media hub operate smoothly.

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Tara Maziarz Myers

Tara Maziarz Myers

Department Coordinator

Tara is responsible for day-to-day operations for the Center fo Media Innovation.

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Kimberly Palmiero

Kimberly Palmiero

Teaching Editor, Next Generation Newsroom

Kim has built and contracted newsrooms for more than three decades, leading award-winning teams within the Fourth Estate.

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Martha Rial

Martha Rial

Project Manager, McKeesport Community Newsroom

Martha leads a journalism initiative in McKeesport for the Center of Media Innovation.

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Nicholas Tommarello

Nicholas Tommarello

Graduate Assistant, Center for Media Innovation

Nick works directly with students and clients in the Center’s production studios and helps manage the Point Park News Service.

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Olivia Valyo

Olivia Valyo

Creative Content Coordinator, Center for Media Innovation

Olivia is a versatile multimedia content creator who has spent the past decade delving into an array of creative mediums.

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A series of interactive events this Sept. 26-27-28 featuring local newsmakers, journalists, and esteemed public figures, Newsapalooza will celebrate the value of local journalism while fostering community connection and engagement.

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