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RICK ROME
Creative Director
https://rickrome.info
As the Creative Director at Discover The Phoenix Region
Magazine, Rick Rome channels his passion for creativity
and regional expertise to curate a compelling blend of local
insights and global perspectives, enriching the magazine’s
narrative with dynamic storytelling and engaging content.
With a vision that celebrates the essence of Phoenix and
its vibrant community, Rick leads the publication toward
highlighting the region’s finest attractions, businesses, and
lifestyle offerings.
JODIE WILSON
Founding Editor
As the Founding Editor of
Discover The Phoenix Region,
Jodie Wilson brings a great
amount of wealth of editorial
experience as well as a keen
eye for compelling stories and
must-have content, enriching
the magazine with her strong
dedication to showcasing the
vibrant essence of Phoenix
and its extremely rich & diverse
cultural tapestry.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ken Ross Photography (cover photo), Don Olea, Drazen, Greg Bernstein, StillFX, Allison, Anatoliy
Gleb, Rudy Matchinga, Sam Edwards/Caia Image, La Belle Social Media, Alice Medina, Roxanne Wessel,
Sean Deckert, Aaron Rothman, Gabby Usinger, Ermolaev Alexandr, Eric Isselée, Martin Barraud,
Justin Graham, Olga Saliy, Frank Boston, Lightfield Studios, David Tadevosian, Petar Djordjevic, Andriy
Petrenko, Maksim Toome, Cacio Murilo, Verinizi, Halyna Rom, HPB Fotos, Andrew Pielage, Zef Art,
Garun Studios, Brent Coulter, Kevin Mengus, Charles Darr, Alan, Bash Katov, Stefano Cavoretto, Anna
Subbotina, Michael Jung, Annabel V Sclippa, Bill Timmerman, Arizona State Parks and Trails, Maricopa
County Sheriffs Office, Peter Galea, Tom Baker, Rick Rome, Jeff Shoket, Jodie Porumb Wilson, Alex Ferri,
Jaime Staley, Martin Barraud, Tony Marturano, Marc Bigelow, Ryan King, Massey/Neugent/Levine/
Lowell Obs./NSF, GaudiLab, Kantver Photography, Guillem de Balanzó, Justyna, Lightfield Studios,
Petrov, Chika Milan, Atsushi HIrau, Khosro R Kordi, The Boulders Resort, Jones Photography,
Adam Rodriguez, Christine Valenzuela, L’Auberge de Sedona, LeManna, Katrina Wallace, Ursula
Page Photography, Naya Na, Paul Briden, Levi French,
MARIE TAYLOR
Editorial Director
Marie brings a wealth of experience in publications, with
a successful track record that speaks to her expertise and
dedication. With her parents hailing from Spain, Marie has a
rich cultural background that enhances her perspective and
creativity. She holds advanced degrees in public relations
and community organizing, making her a well-rounded
and dynamic addition to our team. Marie’s passion for
storytelling and community engagement are cornerstone to
Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine.
DTPR MAGAZINE #15-5: September - October 2025
ANNABEL V SCLIPPA
Copy Editor
https://linkedin.com/in/annabelsclippa
Annabel Valerie Sclippa is a passionate
artist, writer, & marketing professional
recognized for her precision & creativity.
Born in Southern France and raised
globally, she earned a Summa Cum Laude
in English. Her extensive experience
in magazine editing, column writing,
content creation, and creative writing
showcases her expertise as DTPR’s
Copy Editor.
GREGORY E BERNSTEIN
Director Of Photography
https://worldwidedronesolutions.com
DTPR Magazine welcomes Greg
Bernstein as our new Director of
Photography. An Emmy Award
winning professional with over 30
years of experience, Greg brings
a unique vision to our team.
His expertise in documentary
and aerial cinematography will
beautifully capture the essence
of the Phoenix region’s vibrant
landscapes and stories.
Greg Bernstein
Rapelling The BMW
Headquarters Building
in Munich Germany
Creative Director
Rick Rome with
Imperial Trooper
Galaxy’s Edge