Get to know Dan D'Ambrosio, Free Press business and health care reporter

Get to know Burlington Free Press reporter Lilly St. Angelo

Lilly St. Angelo, the urban change reporter, is the eighth and final guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer. St. Angelo joined the Free Press in 2021 after graduating from Indiana University with a degree in journalism. On this episode, St. Angelo discusses her experience studying journalism, what it's been like to move to Vermont, and what challenges her on a day-to-day basis.

Get to know Burlington Free Press sports reporter Jacob Rousseau

Jake Rousseau, a sports reporter, is the seventh guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer. Rousseau joined the Free Press in 2021 after receiving a master's in journalism from the University of Maryland. On this episode, Rousseau recounts how he got his start in journalism, what attracted him to the Vermont sports scene, and his experience covering Olympic athletes for the Free Press.

Get to know April Barton, the Free Press youth forward reporter

April Barton, the youth forward reporter, is the sixth guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer.  Barton joined the Free Press in 2019 after stops in Texas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. On this episode, Barton describes her former career as a broadcast journalist, why she's welcomed the move to print journalism, and a colored igloo that landed her significant attention.

Get to know Dan D'Ambrosio, Free Press business and health care reporter

Dan D'Ambrosio, the business and health care reporter, is the fifth guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer.  D'Ambrosio joined the Free Press in 2010 after decades of experience at other newspapers in New England and the northwest. On this episode, D'Ambrosio discusses his lifelong affinity for biking, an interview subject that sticks with him today, and why Vermont is such a dynamic state for business.

Get to know April McCullum, Free Press digital innovation editor

April McCullum, the digital innovation editor, is the fourth guest on Behind the Byline, a podcast telling the stories of the staff of the Burlington Free Press hosted by summer intern Blaise Siefer.  McCullum joined the Free Press in 2013 and has covered multiple topics including Burlington, state government, and Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns. On this episode, McCullum describes her childhood in Vermont, why working for the Free Press is so special, and a memorable assignment that took her to several states out west.