Digital News Editor Heather Brandon began at NEPR in 2017 as Digital News Editor. She has served as the news department's Managing Editor during the coronavirus pandemic. Heather lives in Hartford with her husband and three children. Before Hartford, Heather lived in Springfield, MA for several years. She previously worked as igital Content Manager and Digital Editor at WNPR, spearheading many of the station’s digital initiatives, and was a producer for WNPR’s talk shows and news broadcasts. Before moving to public media, Heather created and authored the Hartford and Springfield blog Urban Compass, which focused on local urban development, politics, and community building. She also co-owned a graphic design and website development business, and founded and edited an all-volunteer youth 'zine.