The writers, editors and photographers of MyVeronaNJ.com are a part of Verona, just like you. We live here, we work here, we play here, we shop here. We send our kids to Verona schools and we volunteer for many of the same activities you do. The company we have created is based here, not somewhere else in New Jersey or across the country.
Virginia Citrano
Editor-in-Chief Virginia Citrano‘s extended family has lived in Verona since 1930. Virginia grew up in town, then moved away for college and journalism jobs at The Wall Street Journal‘s European edition and Institutional Investor. She began working on Web sites in 1995 at Crain’s New York Business and was named senior news editor at Forbes.com in 2001. Back in Verona since 2003, she contributes to a variety of publications and Web sites, including USAirways‘ inflight magazine, and consults on social media. In Verona, she serves on the board of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit and the Verona Environmental Commission. A graduate of Rutgers University’s Environmental Stewards program, she leads an after-school program for Verona elementary school children in spring and fall. You can reach Virginia at virginia@myveronanj.com.
Tracy Bermeo
Writer Tracy Bermeo is a mother of three who has lived in Verona for more than nine years. “I’ve built a life, made new friends and loved every moment of it,” Tracy says. “I look forward to skating on the lake in the winter and following my kids down the slide at the pool in the summer. On a perpetual quest for balance, I grow my own herbs and never leave home without my cell phone.” For more about Tracy, see her blog, or reach her at tracy@myveronanj.com.
Fred Goode, a while ago.
Vice President for Development Fred Goode also takes many of the photos that appear on MyVeronaNJ.com. He grew up in Montclair, played football at Montclair High and lacrosse in college, but made the wise move to Verona 11 years ago. Four years ago, Fred discovered his passion for photography and has been improving his craft ever since. Fred especially enjoys shooting sports, landscapes and portraits. Fred still coaches lacrosse privately in the area and serves as member of the Kip’s Castle Conservancy, the group that is working to preserve and restore the park on Verona’s eastern ridge.
Many, many more Veronans have written or taken pictures and videos for MyVeronaNJ, and the list of contributors grows daily: Filip Babalievsky, Rachel Blinder, Danielle Boone, Scott Chesney, Alex Eliasof, David Gautieri, Dominique Marino, Ella Yarmo-Gray and Dan Robinson are just some of the names With them and you, we are building a news Web site by the community and for the community.
Advertising
Linette Mathewson
Ad Sales Director Linette Mathewson has lived in Verona for 8 years and keeps busy with her two girls saying, “My girls’ fervor for life never ceases to amaze me!” Originally from a small town in upstate New York, Linette appreciates a close-knit community and understands the importance of supporting local events and businesses. With 20 years experience in educational publishing, joining the MyVeronaNJ team is a perfect way to stay linked to her roots and help local businesses thrive and prosper through advertising on MyVeronaNJ.com. Reach her at linette@myveronanj.com.
Special Projects
Michele Bernardino
Special Projects Director Michele Bernardino is the mother of three boys and has lived in Verona for over seven years. Reminiscent of growing up in a small town in Bergen County, her family loves the sense of community here in Verona. With a degree in mathematics, a background in market research, a passion for education, and a willingness to contribute wherever she can, Michele has successfully worn many hats. She brings her creative vision and conscientious work ethic as she takes on new opportunities to meet the growing needs of the MyVeronaNJ team. You can reach Michele at michele@myveronanj.com.
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Technology
Jenn Schiffer
MyVeronaNJ.com would not look half as fabulous as it does without the help of Web developer Jenn Schiffer, who tweaked our WordPress theme, installed our advertising system and cleaned up Virginia’s coding errors. Jenn teaches computer applications courses at Montclair State and provides tech support for Baristanet and many other sites. She knows WordPress inside out, and maybe upside down and backwards too. You can see all of Jenn’s work on her Web site.
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Other Stuff
In keeping with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, MyVeronaNJ.com mandates that neither its staff nor its freelancers receive cash or in-kind compensation for their work from companies they are writing about. In plain English, this means that we pay for our own meals when we review a restaurant and buy our own ingredients when we cook.
We owe our fabulous logo–and a huge debt of gratitude–to Amelia Fabian and Tony Vecchione at Big Yellow Taxi. Verona resident Julia Martin Langan was a co-founder of MyVeronaNJ.com.
