Sightlines Media was created by the idea that local high school students should have the opportunity to have a larger voice in the community and learn the skills to create impactful journalism. The goal is to provide students with educational and publishing opportunities in areas such as journalism, photojournalism, videography, editing, etc and promote the future of community journalism. Sightlines Media is committed to providing students with media outlets that go far beyond their high school newspaper and reach all areas of their community.
Sightlines Media Board of Directors
Sue Reno - Founder and Executive Director
Sue Reno blends her experience in photography, journalism, education, and youth mentoring to create a unique platform for youth-driven journalism and community engagement. She is passionate about empowering students to think critically, tell both written and visual stories, and engage with the world around them. With Sightlines Media, she’s working to build a model of youth journalism that encourages creativity and civic participation, and is built on journalistic principles.
Sue lives in southeastern Chester County with her husband and three children, ages 13-18, where she continues to be inspired by the energy and ideas young people bring to the table.
Stephanie Thompson - Secretary
Stephanie Thompson has worked in the world of words and pictures for over two decades. She earned her BFA in Communication Design from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and designed in New York City and suburban Washington DC before returning home to Central PA to run her own graphic design business for over 14 years. Now residing in West Chester, PA, Stephanie works as a graphic designer in the Publications Department of West Chester University. Her paintings have been displayed in small galleries and licensed commercially.
Stephanie lives with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys running, reading and deciphering the piano in her spare time.
Laurie Berry - Treasurer
Laurie Berry is currently the Procurement and Account Manager for both Sharon Ryan Design and Revealing Redesign.
Laurie lives in Chester County with her husband and two teenage daughters.
Sightlines Media Advisory Committee
Liz Ohsiek - Artist, upcycled mixed media
Roger Mustalish - Co-Founder, If Not For Music
David Reno - System Architect, Comcast Corporation
Megan Van Riet - Executive Director, Bill & Janet Lasko Foundation
Friends of Sightlines Media
