Olivia Herken

Olivia Herken is a skilled journalist currently serving as a Wisconsin Reporter for The American Independent News Network since November 2023. Previous experience includes roles as an Education Reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal from September 2022 to July 2023, and as a Local Government Reporter for the La Crosse Tribune from December 2019 to September 2022, where coverage focused on community-based stories with a digital emphasis. Additional experience encompasses internships at the Wisconsin State Journal and The Progressive Magazine, as well as founding and serving as Editor-in-Chief at Bell Magazine. Education was completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in 2019.