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 Executive Director of Editorial and Creative Content 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
Civic Journalism
I use words to create conversations in my community with stories on a variety of topics, from the impact of Denver’s forced busing era and Rachel...
The City & Politics
Denver is in a period of transformational change—and I want to understand why. I’ve written about people who are shifting the way the city works,...
Travel & Outdoors
Colorado inspires me to be in perpetual motion by traveling on scenic byways, exploring wilderness areas, and finding the best walks around town.
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:
Website Content
Newsletter & Social Media Content
Articles
Copy Editing
Brand Development
