Michael de Yoanna

Michael de Yoanna has extensive work experience in journalism and media. Michael currently serves as the Editor In Chief at Colorado Community Media, where they oversee a team of editors and beat reporters, manages the production of numerous stories, and works on implementing a transformative vision for the organization. Prior to this role, they worked as an Investigative Reporter at The War Horse News, focusing on military and veterans issues. Michael also served as the News Director and Investigative Reporter at KUNC and The Colorado Sound, where they contributed to quick-hit and in-depth stories, including collaborations with organizations like Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Michael began their career as a Producer and Reporter at Colorado Public Radio, working on the "Colorado Matters" talk show and serving as the web editor. Michael also has experience as a News Editor at Boulder Weekly and as an Investigative/Senior Producer at 7News/KMGH-TV. Additionally, they worked as a Documentary Filmmaker and Freelance Reporter, completing a documentary focused on troops returning from war. Michael co-owned and served as the Online Editor and Publisher of dscriber media, and was a Newsletter Writer for 5280 Magazine. Michael started their journalism career as a Senior Reporter at Colorado Springs Independent, where they reported on national security flaws and issues within the Defense Department.

Michael de Yoanna has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government/Psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Michael also attended the Graduate School of Political Science at the University of Colorado Denver, although it is not specified whether they obtained a degree from there. Further information about their education history is not provided.