STAFF
Andy downing
he / him
Director, Editor
Andy is the former editor of Columbus Alive and has written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Spin and more. Prior to joining Matter, he was the Associate Editorial Director for The Coda Collection. He lives in Columbus with his wife, two daughters and his dog Ben, who is a very good boy.
Eden
McKissick-Hawley
she / hers
Development Coordinator
Eden is the Development Coordinator at Matter News. She comes from a strong background in fundraising for progressive causes both in Ohio and nationally. She is proud to support local journalists who are doing the hard work of holding leaders accountable while producing high-quality, community-centered news.
