Jenne Turner
Started on staff: 2005
B.A., cum laude, Trinity University
Jenne's favorite part of her job as GRFX's multimedia specialist is being able to combine creativity, technical work and a focus on important environmental and social issues on a daily basis. Her hero is former Texas Gov. Ann Richards.
Matt Curtis
Started on staff: 1991
B.S., University of Delaware
Matt is GRFX's creative director and directs The Public Interest Network's in-house creative design team. Matt lives in Philadelphia with his wife and daughter. He enjoys cycling, brewing his own beer, and exploring Philadelphia’s museums and restaurants.
Justin Boyles
Started on staff: 2004
B.A., Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Justin creates digital and print content as GRFX's senior designer. Based in Portland, Ore., his hobbies include hiking, canoeing and disc golf. He is easily identifiable by his excellent mustache.
Rich Hannigan
Started on staff: 1981
B.A., Tufts University
Rich is GRFX's editorial director. In 2011, he received the Public Interest Service Award from Public Citizen. Rich lives in Melrose, Mass., where he enjoys family, friends, basketball, hiking and trivia night.
Heather Kunst
Started on staff: 1998
B.S., Penn State University
Heather manages operations and projects for Public Interest GRFX. Prior to her current role, Heather organized campaigns for CoPIRG, ECOpledge.com, Student PIRG's Youth Vote, PIRGIM and MASSPIRG. She lives in Boston with her husband and daughter, and loves swimming in the ocean, yoga, gardening and cooking.
Ryan Moeckly
Started on staff: 1997
B.A., University of Oregon
Ryan creates web content and manages a network of more than 100 websites. He lives in his family farmhouse with his wife and kids in Britton, S.D., where they raise chickens, garden and enjoy the nearby lakes.
Marites Velasquez
Started on staff: 2008
B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Marites manages web and print projects, overseeing the creation of campaign materials, membership communications and web content for dozens of organizations within The Public Interest Network. Marites lives in Chicago where she often performs as the bass player and singer with her rock band, Ovef Ow.
Katrina Riley
Started on staff: 2014
B.A., University of Colorado
Before joining GRFX team and becoming the deputy editor, Katrina helped turn out Colorado voters in the 2016 election. Her hobbies include biking, BBQ and pub trivia.
Alex Ferraro
Started on staff: 2017
B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Alex writes and designs materials with the Creative Team for The Public Interest Network for groups including Environmental Action, National Environmental Law Center, Green Corps and Community Action Works. Alex lives in Boston, Massachussetts, and enjoys running, performing standup comedy, and watching and playing baseball.
Mary Katherine Moore
Started on staff: 2020
B.A., magna cum laude, Boston University
Mary Katherine creates print and digital content with the Creative Team for The Public Interest Network, with a focus on Environment America and its state affiliates. Mary Katherine lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she enjoys reading, running, baking and hiking.
Jake Taber
Started on staff: 2017
B.A., cum laude, Tufts University
Jake writes and designs materials for Environment America and its network of state-based organizations. Jake got his start with Environment America's program team as a Clean Energy Fellow, where he worked with students to organize campaigns for 100 percent renewable energy at dozens of campuses across the country, and helped win commitments from Boston University and Vanderbilt University. Jake lives in Somerville, Massachusetts, where he enjoys cooking, reading and attempting to learn woodworking.
Henry Hintermeister
Started on staff: 2019
B.A., magna cum laude, Tufts University
Henry writes and creates content for U.S. PIRG. Henry grew up in southern Maine, where he developed his love for hiking, kayaking, and track & field. He currently lives in Somerville, Massachusetts, with his girlfriend, where he enjoys family, reading, listening to NPR, and playing soccer.
Aaron Colonnese
Started on staff: 2020
B.A., Brown University
Aaron writes and creates content for the PIRG state groups. Aaron lives in Arlington, Massachusetts, and spends his spare time playing drums and going for long walks.
