Betsy Benson joined the magazine in 2002 as Editor/Publisher after a long career in business journalism. She loves to watch the antics of the deer and the birds from her Mt. Lebanon deck, where she lives with her husband, daughter and two cats. [BBenson@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0920]
Huck Beard joined Pittsburgh Magazine as Creative Director in 2010. A writer, photographer and musician, he is also an avid sfoglino (homemade pasta maker). He lives in the North Hills with his husband and their Portuguese Water Dog, Humphrey. [hbeard@pittsburghmagazine.com, (412) 304-0924]
Virginia Linn joined Pittsburgh Magazine as editor in August 2021 after many years in local journalism. She and her husband raised their three kids in the city’s East End near Frick Park, her favorite spot in Pittsburgh. She’s got a good sense of direction, especially when there’s an ice cream shop near her destination. [VLinn@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0921]
Aidan McClain is Pittsburgh Magazine’s Digital Director. A native of Chicago, he moved to Washington, D.C., to work at Washingtonian Magazine before moving to Pittsburgh. [amcclain@pittsburghmagazine.com; (412) 304-0927]
Sean Collier began freelancing with Pittsburgh Magazine in 2009 and joined the staff in 2011, where he now serves as managing editor. He’s also a Rotten Tomatoes film critic, a stand-up comic and the co-founder of Vigilance Theater Group, a Pittsburgh-based immersive company for which he has written several interactive plays. He’s a devotee of horror movies and professional wrestling, but try not to hold that against him. [SCollier@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0923]
HOME editor Jessica Sinichak is a former reporter and a current design enthusiast who’s always moving things around in her house. She lives in the northern ‘burbs with her husband, two little girls, Aurelia and Scarlett, and their yellow lab. She joined the Pittsburgh Magazine staff in 2014. [JSinichak@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0910]
Kristy Graver was born and raised in the ‘Burgh and got her start in local journalism at The Pitt News in the late-1990s. She’s worked for various media outlets during her career, including Pittsburgh City Paper, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Local-Pittsburgh, Very Local Pittsburgh and NEXTpittsburgh. With an appetite for good food and adventure (and a thirst for craft beer), she happily navigates the Steel City dining scene in search of the perfect Reuben. [kgraver@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0926]
Trish joined Pittsburgh Magazine in 2022 as Advertising Director after a long career in print and digital media. She lives in Westmoreland County with her husband, where they have raised 2 sons. She loves spending time with her two German Shepherds and watching the food channel. In her spare time, she likes to simply - RELAX and think of her next trip to the beach. [tboerio@pittsburghmagazine.com; 412-304-0907]
Jeanne Moore-Yount is an experienced, seasoned advertising and marketing executive with an extensive background in print and digital media. She and her husband own a 52-acre gentleman’s farm in Crawford County where they raised their son and daughter. She loves shopping second-hand stores, the Pittsburgh Penguins, spending time with friends and doting over her young grandson. [JMoore-Yount@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0915]
Kayla joined Pittsburgh Magazine in 2023 as a Brand Manager. After graduating from Slippery Rock University in 2020 with a concentration in public relations, she moved to the city to work in multimedia and marketing. When she’s not spoiling her cat, she’s enjoying Penguins games and exploring all that the ‘Burgh has to offer. [KKuppertz@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0905]
Haley joined Pittsburgh Magazine in 2019 as a marketing intern. After graduating from Robert Morris University, she then came on full time as a Brand Manager in 2021. She lives north of the Burgh with her fiancé and son. When she’s not spending time with family and friends you can find her shopping at target, reading a good book, or enjoying a latte at a coffee shop. [hshiring@pittsburghmagazine.com; (412) 304-0913]
Ashley joined Pittsburgh Magazine in 2025 as a Brand Manager. After graduating with a bachelor's in business administration and management from East Carolina University, she moved back to the city to be closer to family and explore the many opportunities that Pittsburgh has to offer. When she's not spending time with her dogs and family, you can find her at a country concert, shopping, or binge watching reruns of her favorite TV shows and movies. [ASafranek@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0908]
Caite Miller is Pittsburgh Magazine's Marketing & Events Coordinator. She handles all digital and print marketing as well as coordinating the 10+ events Pittsburgh Magazine hosts each year. In her spare time, you can find Caite attending a concert or teaching dance at Joy School of Dance in Crafton/Ingram. [CMiller@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0914]
Betty Yee Yates has been handling pre-production of Pittsburgh Magazine since 2009. She assembles each issue, checks that all files conform to printer specifications and nags everyone to meet deadlines. She and her husband like to take walks where she finds inspiration in nature for botanical illustrations.[BYYates@PittsburghMagazine.com; (412) 304-0917]
