Guy Bergstrom
Guy Bergstrom has more than 20 years of experience in writing and public relations.
- Communications staffer for Washington House Democrats
- Member, Professional Speechwriters Association
- Bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Washington University, graduated No. 1 in his class
- Past editor-in-chief of The Western Front
Experience
Guy Bergstrom is a former writer for The Balance. As a reporter and editor, Guy won awards for editing, political coverage and breaking news. He interviewed everyone from city council members to governors and U.S. Senators—but also wrote features, uncovered political sex scandals, covered a bungling serial killer and got shot at by a sniper.
After covering politicians for years, he made the switch to working as staff for the state House of Representatives, where he writes speeches, guest columns, releases and newsletters for lawmakers and fields requests from print and broadcast reporters.
Guy earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Washington University, where he was editor-in-chief of The Western Front and named by professors as the top graduate in his class. He won tournaments as a competitor in college speech and debate and worked as an assistant debate coach.
Education
Bachelor's degree in journalism, Western Washington University
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