Thank you to our current and former contributors at Overlooked in Appalachia!
Overlooked in Appalachia Non-Student Administration
Dr. Mimi Perreault
Publisher and Advisor
Dr. Mimi Perreault is the publisher and advisor to Overlooked in Appalachia. Dr. Perreault is an assistant professor in the Department of Media Communication at East Tennessee State University and teaches the journalism capstone, magazine class, and crisis communication. Dr. Perrault's contact information can be found in the "Contact Us" tab.
Overlooked in Appalachia Student Team Members
Meet The Team
Caleb Key
Caleb is a graduating senior this semester and a co-editor for Overlooked in Appalachia. He is studying journalism and minors in sports management. He enjoys spending time with friends and family and is a man of God who loves his hometown of Ashe County, North Carolina.
Elizabeth Swanson
Elizabeth is a graduating senior this semester and co-editor of Overlooked in Appalachia. She is studying journalism and minors in Spanish. Hiking and writing are just a few of her passions and she loves living in the mountains of Appalachia where she is from.
Anna Adelfang
Anna is a junior majoring in media & communications with a minor in English. She is one of the social media coordinators for Overlooked this semester! Some of her hobbies include spending time outdoors, pottery, and watching local music.
Kaitlyn Thomas
Kaitlyn is a Junior majoring in Media & Communications. She is from Harrogate, Tennessee and a fun fact about her is that she also writes for the East Tennessean, and she loves cats!
Bailey Wynn
Bailey is a multimedia producer for Overlooked in Appalachia. She is currently a junior at ETSU majoring in media and communications with minors in Appalachian studies and digital media. Bailey looks forward to working with the Overlooked in Appalachia team and learning more about the region!
Jacob Orr
Jacob is an aspiring Sports Photographer based out of Bristol, TN. He is a senior at ETSU majoring in Media/ Communications with a minor in Digital Marketing. Living in the smokey mountain area of East Tennessee he uses his diligence and passion to encapsulate the area around him. Jacob will be the Graphic and Design Editor for Overlooked in Appalachia!
Alexandra Daub
Alexandra is currently studying Communications and will be graduating in May. Writing has always been a passion for her, especially when it’s about something as important as her community.
Abby Herndon
Abby is a senior at East Tennessee State University majoring in Media and Communications and concentrating in Journalism. She has a passion for writing that she aspires to one day share with the rest of the world. She is excited to be writing for Overlooked because of all the hidden gems of Appalachia that deserve to be uncovered.
Isaiah Quaintance
Isaiah is a Senior at East Tennessee State University. He grew up in Northeast Tennessee. He is an avid sports fan, also an animal lover. He has one jack Russel Terrier, two orange tabby cats, and several different fish.
Olivia Perry
Olivia is a senior at ETSU. She is studying Media and Communications with a focus in journalism, and minoring in RTVF and Art. She loves photography and writing, and she cannot wait to help produce content for the Overlooked Magazine
Jaymee Woodmore
Jaymee is a senior at ETSU and is majoring in media and communications with a minor in digital marketing. She is a multimedia producer for Overlooked this Fall and is excited to work with everyone. Her favorite things are sushi, reading, game of thrones and concerts
Remi Chartier
Remi is a redshirt Junior on the ETSU Men’s Golf team. He is studying journalism and minoring in Finance.
He aims to be a competitive professional golfer after he graduates from ETSU. He absolutely loves golf, and has a passion for music as well.
Olivia Preshong
Olivia Preshong is a senior from Johnson City, Tennessee. She is graduating in December with a bachelor’s in media and communication with a technical writing minor. Olivia hopes to use her degree to work remotely as a writer and editor while traveling and pursuing her goal of Christian ministry with her husband.
Janin Hernandez
Janin is a senior who is majoring in Advertising and minoring in Digital Marketing from Morristown, TN. She enjoys the outdoors, especially hiking, and in her spare time, a good book in her hand is all she needs. After graduation, she plans to move to Nashville, focus on her career, and meet new people along the way. She is excited about this semester in Overlooked and hopes to learn new things.
Abbey Bentley
Abbey is a senior majoring in Media and Communication w/ Journalism concentration. Her hobbies include listening and singing to music, watching Disney and Marvel movies, and reading fantasy and science fiction novels.
Former Contributors
Spring 2022
Elizabeth Swanson
Karaline Baley
Sterling Stone
Maris Rennolds
Will Holcombe
Olivia Preshong
Seth Dunham
Katie Jenkins
Caleb Key
Neyland Kilpatrick
Chandler Bradley
Mia Bertani
Elizabeth "Lily" Edwards
Janin Hernandez
Spring 2021
Casey Keeley
Atlantis Warren
Kayla Hackney
Kate Trabalka
Allison Winters
Hannah Brooks
Alisha Lakhani
Spring 2020
Hannah Wallace
Laura Chrisman
Paige Hill
Kirsty McCaughtry
Michaela Platt
Fall 2020
Casey Keeley
Kayla Hackney
Kate Trabalka
Allison Winters
Fall 2019
Alex Daugherty
Keriann Lane
Victoria Marion
Rachael Swidan
Morgan Holland
Sarah Judkins
Jamey Vicars
Laura Chrisman
Jeremiah Pearson
Cole Sams
Matt Peace
Carly Tribble
Andrew Diggs
Elizabeth "Lily" Edwards
Jonathan Walker
Jonathan Roberts
Paige Hill
Sydney Wright