Meet the Beacon & Burrow Team
Behind Beacon and Burrow is a team of writers, editors, designers, and publishing professionals who believe good content gives people something to think about, talk about, or laugh about.
Our backgrounds span journalism, marketing, business, technology, and health sciences communications. We bring those different perspectives to content about politics, social issues, animal welfare, and everyday life.
The People Behind the Posts
Our work extends beyond the articles on this website. Through our Facebook community, we share commentary, images, humor, and stories that spark conversation. Our values shape our perspective, including compassion for people and animals, equal rights, and accountability for those in power.
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Alex Schenker
Alex cofounded Beacon and Burrow with his wife, Michelle. His background in content marketing, publishing, and technology brings both a creative and analytical perspective to the team.
He holds a Management Science degree from the University of California, San Diego, and a Computer Science degree from NJIT. Having lived in and visited countries across Southeast Asia, South America, and beyond, Alex enjoys exploring how different cultures and ideas shape the way we see the world.
Michelle Schenker
Michelle cofounded Beacon and Burrow with Alex, bringing a background in business, marketing, and publishing. She holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and previously worked in marketing at Bank of America, Mattel, and Hanes.
Michelle’s curiosity about people and their experiences has taken her around the globe. She enjoys immersing herself in unfamiliar cultures and considering perspectives beyond her own. Outside of work, her interests include cooking, yoga, travel, and spending time with her dogs.
Kimberly Alt
Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts in multimedia journalism from Simpson College. Her background in writing, research, and content strategy informs her work on Beacon and Burrow’s Facebook content and community engagement.
She helps shape posts about politics, social issues, animal welfare, and everyday life, combining thoughtful commentary with relatable observations and humor. Her work centers on understanding what resonates with readers and gives them a reason to join the conversation.
Kimberly lives with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys family time, coaching youth soccer, exploring the outdoors, and a good cup of coffee.
Sally Jones
Sally brings a background in journalism, research, and health sciences communications to Beacon and Burrow. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in anthropology from James Madison University and pursued graduate studies in journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Throughout her career, Sally has worked with academic scientists in fields including genetics, global health, and addiction research. That experience informs her thoughtful approach to complex subjects. She also contributes to our social community, helping keep conversations active and engaging.
Outside of work, Sally enjoys traveling, with Greece, the British Virgin Islands, and New York City among her favorite destinations.
Jeff Butler
Jeff brings a business and finance perspective to the Beacon and Burrow team. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Malone University.
Outside of work, Jeff enjoys traveling, experiencing different cultures, and taking weekend getaways closer to home. Wherever he goes, his golf clubs are rarely far behind.
