Richard A. Marini

Richard A. Marini is an accomplished journalist with over two decades of experience at San Antonio Express-News, where roles have included Editor, Reporter, and Columnist. Since January 2000, Richard has written extensively on topics such as Business, Health, Science, Technology, and Human Interest, contributing notably to team coverage of the 2014 Fort Hood shooting. As Features/Assistant Features Editor, Richard successfully led a nine-member team during a challenging period for the industry, fostering innovation and strategic thinking. Prior to this, Richard operated as an independent writer from 1989 to 2014, achieving a 90% referral rate and notable recognition for profiling Nobel Prize-winning scientist Kary Mullis. Richard holds a B.A. in Journalism from Temple University and has further education from prestigious institutions including the National Institutes of Health and Dartmouth College.