Perspectives Authors

Irene Rubin is an author and retired professor of public administration and political science at Northern Illinois University. She lives in DeKalb, where…

Nina Dulabaum graduated from Oberlin College, OH, and after serving three years in Berlin as an international community volunteer, earned her M.A. at the…

Jeff Utterback is a Software Engineer in Sugar Grove and the author of the book "Swygert: Growing Up in the Middle of Nowhere in a Little Town Nobody Ever…

Denise A. Bunning, the Northern Illinois University College of Education’s Spring 2019 Educator in Residence, is an educator, support group leader and…

Nikki Safford is a graduate of DeKalb High School, with a B.A. in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. She has over 16 years of experience working…

Mahesh Subramony is professor of management at Northern Illinois University, where he conducts research related to the human side of services; and teaches…

Breja Fink uses WNIJ's Perspectives as a teaching tool for her AP Language and Composition class at Beloit Memorial High School. Her fall '18 students had…

Broderick Hooker is a Rockford native, recent graduate of Loras College and aspiring writer.He currently works as an outreach specialist in the…

Angela C. Thomas is Executive Director of the Pregnancy Information Center, which provides medical services and education to individuals facing an…

Sarene Alsharif, LDN, MPH, is a mom, dietitian and local business owner in the Rockford-area. She loves running, and kayaking when the weather is nice.