Editorial

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Reine Dugas

Editor, Acadiana Profile
Editor, Louisiana Life

Reine (ran) Dugas is a Native New Orleanian, who teaches English at Southeastern Louisiana University and Tulane University. She attended the University of New Orleans and holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is Assistant Editor for Louisiana Literature and Editor-in-Chief of Hot Redhead Media. For fun, she cohosts a podcast called Booktails—a show about authors and craft. A longtime supporter of the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival, she now serves as the festival’s publicist. Many years ago, she got her start in journalism writing about food for Emeril Lagasse. From there, she went on to publish travel and personal essays along with scholarly articles, most with a focus on Eudora Welty. Her fiction has appeared in Arkansas Review, Deep South Magazine, South 85 Journal, and The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature to name a few. Reine is happiest either traveling or reading a book with a cup of coffee in a cozy spot. You can reach her at (504) 782-5638 or reine@myneworleans.com.

Sarah George

Art Director, Biz New Orleans, Louisiana Life, Acadiana Profile

Sarah is a New Orleans native with a visual communications degree from Delgado Community College. When not at the office, she can be found in her garden planting something or the other. She is a science fiction fan and is eagerly awaiting flying cars and hover boards. You can reach Sarah at (504) 830-7269 or sarahg@myneworleans.com.

*Photograph by Danley Romero

Kelly Massicot

Digital Media Editor, all publications + BizNewOrleans.com/MyNewOrleans.com
Associate Editor, New Orleans Bride Magazine
Producer, Podcasts

Kelly Massicot is a proud New Orleanian, born and raised on crawfish, snowballs and red beans every Monday. After attending Mount Carmel Academy, she stayed close to home and earned a degree in marketing from the University of New Orleans. Along with running the internet, Kelly also writes the New Orleans Bride Magazine blog “Let Them Eat Cake,” which posts new and exciting wedding-related content every day. When not diligently working, Kelly can be found trying new restaurants around the city, binging on the latest Netflix series, organizing wine and cheese nights and obsessing over her chiweenie pup Hugo Peabody. You can reach Kelly at (504) 830-7228 orkelly@myneworleans.com.

Advertising

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Rebecca Taylor

Sales Manager, Acadiana Profile & Louisiana Life Magazine

A Lafayette Native and currently residing in Lafayette.  She has worked in print media for 24 years, 17 years with Acadiana Profile Magazine and over 11 years with Renaissance Publishing. Rebecca has a passion for print media, digital and loves working with a variety of clients helping the clients grow their business and brand. She is married with two children. Rebecca enjoys playing tennis, traveling, long walks, and spending time with family. You can reach Rebecca at (337) 298-4424 or rebecca@acadianaprofile.com.

Jeremy Marshal

Sponsored Content Coordinator

Jeremy Marshall was born and raised in Baton Rouge before moving to New Orleans with his wife, Kristin, in 2018. Beginning his career in the Film/TV industry, Jeremy worked steadily on over a dozen projects before transitioning to Renaissance Publishing as their Sponsored Content Coordinator. When not working or writing, odds are you’ll find him at the movies with a large soda and a box of Junior Mints. You can reach him at 504-830-7270 or jeremy@myneworleans.com

Greer Stewart

Marketing Manager

Greer Stewart was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Arts Management. After spending a year working at a ski resort in Colorado, she was eager to make her way back to Charleston. In 2021, she joined Garden & Gun Magazine as their Consumer Marketing Coordinator. She is thrilled that life brought her to New Orleans in 2023. When she’s not at work, she’ll be enjoying all the best restaurants, art galleries, and coffee shops New Orleans has to offer! You can reach Greer at (504) 830-7264 or greer@myneworleans.com.

Mallary Wolfe

Video Media Producer

Even though working at Renaissance Publishing is a birthright of Mallary, she is looking forward to learning all the aspects of her family business. Mallary attended Louise S. McGehee and is a proud member of the 14 year club. She graduated in December of 2016 from the University Holy Cross where she received her degree in Psychology of Social Counseling and received the “Outstanding Student in Social Counseling” Award. Mallary enjoys everything outdoors and can be seen most weekends with either a paddle board or camping gear strapped to the top of her Jeep! You can reach Mallary at (504) 830-7254 or Mallary@myneworleans.com.

Production

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Rosa Balaguer Arostegui

Digital Director

Rosa Balaguer Arostegui is a first generation New Orleanian with her roots growing from the Dominican Republic. She attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart for high school and Loyola University of New Orleans for college, majoring in mass communication with a focus in advertising and a minor in visual arts. A recent graduate of Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement, Rosa obtained a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in digital design to enhance her skills in graphic design. She loves to create across all mediums and is always happy to paint custom dog paintings for fellow dog aficionados. You can reach Rosa at 504-830-7211 or rosa@myneworleans.com.

Ashley Pemberton

Production Designer

Born and raised in New Orleans, Ashley Pemberton is a book-loving, music-making designer. She attended Mount Carmel Academy for high school and Loyola University of New Orleans for college, majoring in Design with a focus in Motion Media. When she’s not designing, you can find Ashley trying out the newest coffee spot or playing a local show with her band. You can reach Ashley at 504-830-7240 or ashleyp@myneworleans.com.

Czarlyn Ria Trinidad

Production Designer

Born and raised in the Greater New Orleans area, Czarlyn Ria is a Tulane University graduate with a degree in both classical studies and digital design. When not designing, she can be found consuming her favorite media, collecting ephemera for her scrapbooking, or sipping a green tea latte. You can reach Czarlyn at 504-830-7255 or czarlyn@myneworleans.com.

Administration/Circulation

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Todd Matherne

Chief Executive Officer

Todd Matherne is a graduate of the University of New Orleans and has spent his entire professional career in the publishing industry. His favorite thing that he loves about his job is publishing magazines that celebrate life. To him, New Orleans is the city that celebrates life unlike any other and he believes our titles here at Renaissance speak to people that want to celebrate with us. You can reach Todd at (504) 830-7247 or todd@myneworleans.com.

John Holzer

Distribution Manager

John was born and raised in New Orleans, graduating from Metairie Park Country Day School. He attended SMU and UNO for finance and business administration. John is very excited about starting a new career in the publishing industry. John loves to hang out with friends on the weekend, trying out new restaurants, going to festivals, fishing and is an avid golfer.  He is also a huge sports fan that enjoys college football and his hometown Saints. You can reach John at (504) 830-7244 or john@myneworleans.com.

Emily Ruiz

Office Manager

Crawfish, snoballs, po-boys and gumbo are just a few things that are flowing deep through the veins of New Orleans-born Emily Ruiz. Ruiz worked in customer service and banking gaining all the experience and skills that were available and eventually led her to Renaissance Publishing. When not working you can find her watching “Grease” on repeat, on the go shuttling her oldest to practices, games and parades for ROTC and band with her toddler on her hip and Red Bull in her hand. You can reach Emily at (504) 830-7254 or Emily@myneworleans.com.