Donna Coughlin
Lorraine Donlon
Anne Southcombe
Laura Stille, LMT
Celeste Wiser, MD
As Editor in Chief of Metropolitan Home from 1992 until its close in November 2009, Donna Coughlin created a magazine that was a revered chronicle of contemporary American style. When purchased from Meredith in 1992, the challenge was to complement yet differ from Elle Décor, also owned by Hachette. Under her guidance, Met Home’s focus shifted to modern design, and it led in reporting on the newest furnishings, architecture, garden, lifestyle and food trends, showcasing the work of the world’s finest designers in a fresh, reader-friendly way.
The magazine became a leader in the shelter category with a frequency change from 6 to 10 times a year and top tier advertisers. In 2004 she was awarded the Circle of Excellence Award for outstanding editorial and media achievement from the New York Chapter of the International Furnishing and Design Association (IFDA); in 2007 she received Project Angel Food’s Humanitarian Award. The magazine also won numerous design and industry awards during her 17 year tenure. She oversaw the creation of a sibling trade magazine, Fulcrum, in 2008 and 4 major coffee table design books; the latest, Glamour, Making it Modern, was on Amazon’s home design best seller list for months. Previously she co-wrote The New American Cuisine. A frequent design industry keynote speaker and panelist, Coughlin appeared on HGTV’s Top Ten series for several seasons (’08 and ’09) and did segments for LXTV (NBC), among other TV appearances. As VP, Brand Content, she worked on the magazine’s website and chose and directed a designer to produce a licensed Met Home furniture line. She created the magazine’s annual Design 100 event/awards at the Four Seasons—the design event of the year.
Coughlin felt strongly about developing the magazine’s social conscience. Design Cares was conceived with the New York Design Center to raise money in response to 9/11—$300,000, an unprecedented amount for the design industry. Design Cares then became an annual fundraiser for The Partnership for the Homeless. Other charitable events included show houses in New York and Los Angeles, a Street of Shops to benefit DIFFA and PAWS for Design, for the New York Humane Society. Coughlin is a longtime American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) member and senior judge for their prestigious National Magazine Awards.
She began her career at Better Homes and Gardens and worked on the first issues of Apartment Ideas/Apartment Life, which became Metropolitan Home in 1981. As Food Editor, she created the first coverage of “star chefs” (with recipes for home cooks) and as Editorial Design Director, she worked on all aspects of the magazine.
She graduated with honors from Mount Holyoke College, majoring in French. She is an avid equestrian and lives in Connecticut with her husband, 3 horses and 2 dogs. Besides media, her passions include visiting her daughters on both coasts and animal rescue.
Lorraine Donlon is an elementary school teacher in East Rockaway, NY. She holds a Master's Degree in Reading from Dowling College and has taught special education students at Centre Avevue Elelmentary School for 28 years. Lorraine resides in Syosset with her husband Jon. Her community service includes volunteering at a local food pantry, and founding a civic association devoted to creating garderns in public spaces. Lorraine has also written a workbook to support the brothers and sisters of children who are seriously ill, injured or disabled entitled, The Other Kid - A Draw it Out Guidebook for Kids Dealing With a Special Needs Sibling. Lorraine creates the Kerulos children education programmes to lead us and the animals into a beautiful future.
Ann Southcombe
Ann Southcombe is an Animal Relation Specialist and licensed wildlife rehabilitator who, for over 35 years, has dedicated her life to the care of gorillas, squirrels, lynx, bears, and many other species in captivity. It has been her goal to learn and perfect how to facilitate their process of “meaning making” as they renew their lives after trauma and hardship. Ann has learned there is a delicate balance in being with them as a human yet relating on their terms. Ann is the author of several books and conducts wortkshops and lectures throughout North America including series called “Kinship With Animals” that shares her experiences with diverse species to raise public awareness concerning the deep emotional feelings and intellectual capabilities of other animals on the planet. Ann brings profound knowledge of animal experiences and values to intergate into human science and culture. Ann has no formal academic degree: her teachers have been the animal individuals who she has cared for. She therefore exemplifies the new kinds of learning and knowledge that can teach other humans and include other animals' participation in knowledge-making.
Laura Stille, LMT
Laura Stille, Licensed Massage Therapist, has over 20 years experience in massage therapy, body work, and energy medicine. Laura received her initial training at the Oregon School of Massage in Portland, Oregon. She has been licensed by the State of Oregon, Board of Massage Therapists, since 1989. She is also a Certified LaStone Therapist, since 2003, and Reiki practitioner since 2002. She has additional training in aromatherapy, foot reflexology, and MTT (Meridian Tapping Therapies).
Laura is a native Oregonian who grew up in Bend in Central Oregon. Laura’s family members include two rescued stray cats who now thrive on Reiki, excellent veterinary care, and lots of love. Laura has volunteered with SNYP (Spay Neuter Your Pet) in Medford, Oregon. She is also a former member of Soroptimists (10 years). In her free time, she enjoys singing, playing guitar, music, hiking and her companion animals.
Laura has worked with chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, and acupuncturists in conjunction with their therapies.
Celeste Wiser, M.D. is Board Certified in General Psychiatry, specializing in trauma of children and adults. She is currently at the University of California, Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics. Previously, Celeste was Chief of Professional Education, Napa State Hospital, where she was responsible for Continuing Medical Education activities, teaching seminars on Pain Management and End-of-Life Care; coordinating psychiatry rotations and seminars for medical students and residents; supervising employees of the Professional Education department and the Professional Library; training all clinical faculty (approximately 500 clinicians) in the implementation of the new federally-mandated Recovery Model. In addition to her medical work, she is active in global peace initiatives and outreach.
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