The New York Times Upfront Team

Upfront is supported by a talented team of copy editors, video producers, and photo editors. Meet our editorial and art directors below.

  • Ian Zack

    Executive Editor
    New York, NY


    I’ve been an editor at Upfront for a quarter of a century. During that time, we’ve helped millions of teenagers better understand the world around them. More importantly, we’ve helped them become critical thinkers and media-savvy consumers of news and information. We’re proud to partner with teachers all over the nation in this most vital endeavor.

  • Marilu Lopez

    Art Director
    New York, NY

    I began my design career at Rolling Stone Magazine and have been Creative Director of several national publications. I have been an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design, and have given design lectures at various Universities, including NYU. For the past 10 years I was the Art Director of Choices, and I am so excited to now be designing for The New York Times Upfront!

Our Teacher Advisory Board

Our advisors come from all over the country and share a passion for education. We're thrilled to have them on board!

  • Christopher Cole

    9th and 11th grade ELA

    Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Elizabeth Contreras

    9-12th grade AP US History, AP World History, AP Psychology, World History, Honors American Government, Honors American History

    Dallas, Texas

  • Samuel DiLorenzo

    9-12th grade ESL

     

    Chesterfield, MO

  • Erin Gearns

    9-10th grade AP World History, Global History & Geography

     

    Farmingville, New York

     

  • Michael Hart

    9-12th grade U.S. History, Government, Psychology

     

    Champaign, IL

  • Vivett Hemans Dukes

    8th grade ELA & English 9R

     

    Queens, NY

  • Kelly Heichelbech

    9-10th grade Special Education, English 

     

    Taylorsville, Kentucky

  • Jason Pastore

    9-12th grade English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Film Study

     

    Central Islip, New York

  • Carolyn June Warren

    11-12th IB Language and Literature, English 2/3, School Newspaper Advisor

     

    Westminster, Colorado

  • Mary Ellen Webb

    10th and 12th grade English 

     

    Chantilly, VA