Natasha Gardner is an award-winning writer and editor living in Denver, Colorado. After more than a decade spent working at 5280 magazine, Gardner now serves as the Editorial and Content Director at University of Colorado Denver and was the Managing Editor at History Colorado.
Natasha has a master’s degree in newsgathering from the University of Colorado and a B.A. in sociology from Smith College. She was named a finalist for a 2012 National Magazine Award in the public interest category. For many years, she appeared as a regular on Colorado Public Television (CPT12) as a Colorado Inside Out panelist to discuss current affairs, politics, and social issues.
When she’s not typing away on her laptop, she might be hiking in the Rocky Mountains, skate skiing, reading, or trying new recipes.
15+ Years
…of experience
1 Goal
…to create every day
Portfolio
Food & Drink
It’s a tough job, but I’m willing to sample everything from Rocky Mountain Oysters to India Pale Ales to properly research a food or beverage...
Stories About Place
The West is a cornerstone of my writing. Whether I’m covering water, hail on the Front Range, Aurora’s explosive growth, or one of Denver’s historic...
Multimedia
The journalism world has changed, and I love it. Now, the story dictates the format and gives us more opportunities to connect our community,...
Services
When I’m not working on stories, I lend my meticulous eye to proofreading and copy editing projects that help you find your story, tell it, and amplify it. Here are some ways I can help you: