Our team of contributors makes us the award-winning, local lifestyle magazine Prince William Living is. Professional and experienced, our team handles everything from print stories and photos, to layout and design, to online articles, to content marketing and publishing.
A lifelong resident of Prince William County, Rebecca Barnes is, as Marty Nohe describes, a “serial entrepreneur” She has been a business owner for more than 30 years, starting and running several award-winning companies in Prince William County. Rebecca served for 12 years on the board of the Chamber of Commerce and was its youngest female Chairman. She was a founding task force member, the first Chairman, and graduated from the first class of Leadership Prince William. Over the years, Rebecca has received numerous honors and awards while serving her community, including two-time winner of the Seefeldt Arts Business supporter of the Year Award and three-time award winner, Business of the year, Prince William Chamber of Commerce as well as Person of the Year, Dale City Civic Association. Rebecca is the Publisher of Prince William Living, which is the only lifestyle magazine that covers all of Prince William County and Greater Manassas, Va., exclusively. She is also the publisher of Brides & Weddings magazine, Media and Marketing Specialist for Rampant Social, and executive director of Give Back Prince William, a 501 (c)(3) for philanthropic giving in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia.Rebecca is also a volunteer for the OWL Volunteer Fire Department, where she serves as a liaison to elected officials and acts as the Public Information Officer during major incidents. Rebecca studied at Northern Virginia Community College in Woodbridge, Virginia. She continued her education at George Mason University, studying History and Secondary Education. Rebecca lives in Gainesville, VA, with her family and often travels. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, blogging at www.sightseeingsidekick.com, reading, visiting Disney World, and sleeping.
Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt, M.Ed., has worked with Prince William Living since 2014. She currently serves as a writer and social media director.A first-generation college graduate, Katherine is also a widely published poet and the author of more than a dozen books, including a Silver Award winner from the Nonfiction Authors Association, an Amazon bestseller and a Library of Virginia 2024 Literary Awards nominated collection.Since the early 1990s, Katherine's poetry has appeared in Yankee magazine, Frogpond, Haight Ashbury Literary Journal, Southern Quill, BigCityLit, Haiku Canada, Panoply, Portrait of New England, ONE ART, The Northern Virginia Review, various anthologies and more. She has won poetry awards from Poetry Society of Virginia, Virginia Writers Club, Loudoun County Library Foundation, Prince William County Poet Laureate Circle, Prince William County Arts Council and various publications. Her poem “Now Entering Manassas” was included in a time capsule as part of the City of Manassas' 150th anniversary celebration.Learn more at KatherineGotthardt.com and follow her on social through #KatherinesCoffeehouse.
Carole is the Editor for Prince William Living, where she collaborates closely with our team of writers to shape engaging, community-focused stories. She’s also the voice behind two of the magazine’s popular columns, “Don’t Miss Out” and “People to Meet,” helping readers stay connected to what’s happening and who’s who around Prince William County.
With experience in banking and the nonprofit world, Carole brings a deep background in communications and event production. Her career has included writing for newspapers and magazines, helping launch a nonprofit’s first podcast, and serving for five years as the editor of a nationally distributed magazine—a role she still calls her favorite part-time, volunteer position. When the opportunity to join Prince William Living came along in 2016, it felt like a perfect fit.
A longtime Prince William County resident, Carole is deeply involved in the community she covers. She’s a singer, a trained yoga instructor, and a familiar face in local organizations, where she’s often stepped up as treasurer and/or editor. Carole is passionate about sharing the people, places, and stories that make Prince William County such a special place to call home.
A project manager, writer and editor, Erin Pittman has more than a decade of professional experience in both print and online materials. She holds a BA in English from Randolph-Macon College. Erin provides content marketing and strategy support, as well as development, copywriting and editing services for clients in a variety of industries and sectors. Her work has been featured in local and national publications, as well as on various local and national websites and blogs. Writing topics include marketing, personal finance, special needs, military, parenting, seniors, local events, real estate, service industries, business profiles and more. She can be reached at EPittman@PrinceWilliamLiving.com.
David touches just about every aspect of Prince William Living's content marketing projects. Versatile, flexible and patient, David also provides project support and assists with documentation and website content updates. He comes with experience in data archival for the U.S. Treasury, as well as experience in data entry, proofreading and record keeping.
A Prince William County resident since 1993 and a contributor to Prince William Living since 2015, Mark Gilvey captures the business and culinary heart of the community. A highly-rated local expert with a 5-star Google Business profile, Mark specializes in product, architectural, and real estate photography, as well as expert photo restoration—helping residents and businesses preserve and showcase their most important visuals. Based in Woodbridge, he is dedicated to crafting 'visuals that resonate' for the community he has called home for over three decades.
Website: mgcre8v.com
Rob Jinks is a photographer and saxophonist who has been passionately involved in the arts for almost all of his life. Rob has many years of professional photography experience including numerous weddings, events, and portraits. His clients have included businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland regions. With a degree in music as well as business, he now lives with his wife Hannah in the Northern Virginia area. His work can be found at www.robertjinksphotography.com. Connect with him through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @RobJinksPhoto.
A chance meeting at a class reunion and her love of history and Charles Kuralt led Carla Christiano to start writing for Prince William Living in 2011. She enjoys exploring Prince William, learning more about the people and the place she has called home for most of her life. By day, she works as technical writer, editor and knowledge base manager for SAIC. She also volunteers for Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas Museum, Signature Theater and Synetic Theater. In her spare time, she loves traveling almost anywhere (except on I-95); exploring historic houses and museums, listening to music at the Harris Pavilion; walking Neabsco boardwalk, Occoquan and Manassas and eating ice cream at some of her favorite spots (too many to mention).A native of Prince William, Carla has an M.A. in English from George Mason University and a B.A. in Communication Arts from James Madison University.
Lisa Beth Miller writes articles for both Prince William Living and Brides and Weddings. She is a full-time English and Literacy teacher at Osbourn High School in Manassas City. Lisa Beth was raised in the Philadelphia area and attended Millersville University of Pennsylvania for her Bachelor's degrees in English and Journalism, and Longwood University for her Master's degree in Library Science. Lisa Beth is nationally recognized as a Master Journalism Educator. She has been published in several magazines, including Journalism Education Today, Quill and Scroll, Warrenton Lifestyle, Brides and Weddings, and Prince William Living. Lisa Beth has also created blogs for local businesses, including bridal shops, country clubs, wedding planners, and caterers.Additionally, she was the Haute Hostess Editor for the Ask Miss A. website, where she wrote and edited content related to weddings and entertaining, and an editor for the Charity + Style website, where she wrote and edited content covering corporate philanthropy projects.Lisa Beth currently resides in Leesburg. In her free time, she loves spending time with her boyfriend, Bernie and her cat, Anderson Cooper. Other activities include reading about wedding trends, shopping for colorful Lilly Pulitzer dresses (she also works there part-time), listening to 90s hip-hop, working out, and decorating her classroom. Her favorite place to travel is Aruba.
Katrina Wilson, formerly known as Katrina Moses, was born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina. Wilson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Francis Marion University. Wilson has worked at newspapers Camden Chronicle-Independent, Morning News, and The Pentagram. She wrote books, "Spilled Milk" and "Differences." Wilson moved to northern Virginia in 2018 and is ready to learn more about the area. She currently resides in Chantilly, Virginia with her husband.
Rachel is a senior Media Arts and Design major, concentrating in Creative Advertising, at James Madison University. She also volunteers for Prince William Food Rescue. In her free time, she enjoys game nights, spontaneous jam sessions, and restaurant hopping with her friends.
Wendy is a freelance writer who has lived in the northern/central Virginia area since 2000. She loves traveling around the area to explore new parks, attractions, restaurants, and especially history. She has written extensively for The Free Lance-Star, including a monthly history column, feature stories, and book reviews. A former middle school teacher, Wendy now works as a freelancer for online education companies. She also enjoys reading, sewing her own clothes and other creative enterprises, and walking her dog.
Anna Bedell is a freelance journalist and writer who is originally from Australia. She holds a BA in Communications for Public Relations/Media and a Master's in Journalism. In her free time, she travels abroad and has a passion for exploring new places while meeting new people. Hobbies include FX-Makeup, reading, movies, and swimming. Anna currently juggles multiple jobs and projects. She volunteers for various events and causes in her local community.
Linda Kennedy is a journalist who geeks out on anything involving research. Currently, she's researching and writing a book about American history and religion. She loves figure skating, walking her dog, antique shops, and exploring libraries and museums. She believes consuming licorice is an essential part of the human experience. Linda can be reached at lkennedy@princewilliamliving.com.
Tavan is a long-time resident of Virginia by way of Nassau, Bahamas. He is a full-time Accounting Professional and a Freelance Photographer specializing in events, sports, and editorial assignments.
Diane Puigdomenech is the Executive Assistant to Publisher Rebecca Barnes. If you’re one of our clients, you’ve probably heard from Diane to see how things are going and how we can help you.After 20 years in retail management, Diane was a sales rep for a window covering company and a customer service manager for a national shutter company. She has a B.S. in Business Administration from Penn State University.
Jessica Schmitt, raised in Wisconsin, is a new resident of Northern Virginia. In addition to freelance writing, she is also a professional ballet dancer with the Virginia National Ballet, and an academic tutor for students in the area. Jessica has received much acclaim for her writing, including winning second runner-up in the Judith Roman-Royer essay contest through Indiana University East. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, getting outdoors, and exploring local farmer's markets and events.
Kenna McHugh lives and works as an independent film producer, writer, and public relations professional, crafting stories both on screen and on the page. She launched my entertainment career by turning a small, home-based PR venture into a steady stream of collaborations with local production companies, opening doors to a wide range of projects. Today, Kenna writes for websites and industry publications, with assignments that include in-depth interviews with producers, agents, directors, and other leading entertainment professionals. She also stays active as a freelancer, creating and executing promotional campaigns that support film and television projects from development through release.