CivicStory advances solutions-based news about civics, ecology, and sustainability to build vibrant, inclusive communities.

CivicStory Welcomes New Co-Executive Leadership Team

CivicStory is proud to mark a major milestone in our evolution: the formation of a fully professional co-executive leadership team. This is a transformative step for our newsroom as we continue to build our impact and expand our vision for civic and environmental journalism in New Jersey.

We’re thrilled to welcome Gianna Santelli as Co-Director of Development and Growth. Gianna brings deep experience in nonprofit fundraising and strategic development, and will lead CivicStory’s efforts to build sustainable operations and broaden our reach. She joins Ayushee Roy, who continues in her role as Senior Editor and Co-Director, guiding the organisation’s editorial direction with a cross-disciplinary approach to storytelling that centers community, identity, and social change.

Together, Gianna and Ayushee form a dynamic leadership team, balancing content and growth, strategy and creativity. Their collaboration marks a new chapter for CivicStory, as we deepen our mission and strengthen our capacity to serve the public through journalism that informs, uplifts and engages.

NJ Sustainability Reporting project

CivicStory's NJ Sustainability Reporting Project features more than 234 news stories co-published with 25 professional and on-campus newsrooms in New Jersey and 4 national publications. Visit SRHub.org to view articles by 45 CivicStory reporting fellows about ecological and civic action and initiatives.