Rita Goldberg

Executive Editor

began her career in journalism as a reporter for New York-based Women's Wear Daily. Her strong community ties and commitment to Newport , developed over 20 years as an actively involved resident, is evident in Location3's successful ability to capture the attention of the local readership.

RitaGoldbergLoc3@aol.com

Marla Miller

Editor-In-Chief

Marla Miller wrote for OC Register’s Coast Magazine for 16 years before becoming Location 3 Magazine’s founding editor-in-chief. Her first bestselling book, the only authorized biography of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, was published by Simon & Schuster. She teaches at several writers’ conferences including the Southern California Writers Conference and the Santa Barbara Writers Conference where, as assistant director, she created the Young Writers Program for high school literati. She lives in Newport Coast and brought her three daughters up in Newport Beach . Before the writing life called, Marla was an RN practitioner. Personality profiles, health, restaurateurs/cuisine, nonprofits, sports and entrepreneurship are favorite topics to cover.

ocwriter@cox.net

Rivonda Haltom

Senior Advertising and Marketing Manager

Rivonda's strong marketing background, garnered from years of dealing with Fortune 500 clients, coupled with her strong connection to the local community—she resides in Newport Coast with her daughter Winter, who attends Newport Coast Elementary—makes her a great asset to the magazine.

rivondahaltom@yahoo.com.

Robyn Moss

a registered dietitian, has been teaching children in the Newport area about healthful nutrition for the past 12 years. As contributing writer to Location3, she shares healthy eating tips in the newly launched nutrition column.

Rick Rietveld

award-winning cover artist for this issue, specializes in aquatic and surf themed art. A southern California native, Rietveld’s passion for surf is evident in his creative and business endeavors. His artwork is displayed locally at McKibben Studios, 3100 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar 949-287-0130, www.McKibbenStudios.com