A DOWN-TO-EARTH EDIT OF THE NEWS YOU LOVE
IN ORANGE COUNTY AND BEYOND
A thoughtfully curated collection of food, services, products, giving, and people in Orange County
GET TO KNOW TABLEAU
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TEAM TABLEAU
Meet the passionate and talented team that brings Tableau to life
Introducing the
TABLEAU STAFF
Miki Akil
After working as a publicist in Hollywood, Miki found her calling in consumer/lifestyle PR. She is a Houston native (who you’ll always find watching the Astros or Texans) with a proven track record of developing powerful marketing communications campaigns. After moving to the West Coast more than 10 years ago, she now calls Oceanside home and lives with her husband, two kitties and pups.
Carrie Freitas
Carrie hails from a newspaper / journalism family on her mother’s side, and a marketing/ printing family on her father’s — which explains why she is both a published writer and founder of Kitchen Table Marketing. She lives in Newport Beach with her husband and is a proud mom of two, and stepmom of three. Carrie is passionate about giving back to her community and supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
Thank you to the Fall 2023 issue's
CONTRIBUTORS
Anissa Brown
Anissa is a freelance writer based in Southern California. She recently completed grad school and has written journalist pieces for various publications and companies such as Starbucks and Disney. She is also experienced in social media, marketing, and consumer insights.
Sara Hall
Sara has nearly 14 years of experience at several daily and weekly newspapers, including The Record Searchlight in Redding, The Daily Advocate in Greenville, Ohio, the Newport Beach Independent, and most recently at Stu News Newport and Stu News Laguna. Her work has included photography, writing, design and layout. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and pets.
Alyssa Hamilton
Alyssa Hamilton
Alyssa is a lifelong Southern California resident. She has been writing professionally for over 20 years, primarily for health websites and magazines. She is an MFA candidate at Sierra Nevada University and is currently working on a novel. She enjoys permaculture, tending her meadow garden, basking in freezing water wherever she can find it, and spending time in the desert under the stars. She lives in Newport Beach with her two teenage sons and a black Lab named Bear.
Allison Hata
Allison Hata is a freelance writer and editor based in Southern California. She lives and breathes OC, covering food, style, design and culture around town for over a decade. A former editor for Newport Beach Magazine, Allison is passionate about telling stories that capture the fascinating people and places that shape her community. Her work has appeared locally in Modern Luxury, Pelican Hill Magazine, Design OC and more.
Allison Hata
Allison Hata is a freelance writer and editor based in Southern California. She lives and breathes OC, covering food, style, design and culture around town for over a decade. A former editor for Newport Beach Magazine, Allison is passionate about telling stories that capture the fascinating people and places that shape her community. Her work has appeared locally in Modern Luxury, Pelican Hill Magazine, Design OC and more.
Amy Senk
Amy is a longtime Corona del Mar resident and a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked at the Kansas City Times, Kansas City Star, Contra Costa Times, Coast Kids and Coast magazines, published the online news site Corona del Mar Today and currently is a regular contributor to StuNews Newport. A recent empty nester, she spends her free time hanging out with her husband and planning elaborate imaginary vacations.
Barbara Shields
Barbara Shields has three children and five grandchildren. Her professional career includes an extensive background in publishing at Harcourt Brace and McGraw-Hill. Her nonprofit experience at Old Westbury Gardens and NYU Langone Long Island encompassed the world of development, art, public relations and special events. Barbara serves on the board of the Michael Magro Foundation; she has written a weekly column for a Long Island newspaper, and articles for The New York Times. Oil painting is her sanctuary, though the Met never calls. She is married and lives in Rockville Centre, New York, with her husband and adored mini-poodle Sophie Wow-Wow.
Amy Senk
Paige Wood is a current student at University of California, Santa Barbara heading into her senior year. She is a Communications major and is hoping to enter the Advertising or Marketing world post grad but is trying her hand at a little magazine writing! Born and raised in Newport Beach, Paige loves where she lives and loves sharing it with others, making Tableau an amazing fit. In her free time, Paige enjoys exercising, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family.
