Rural Intelligence
Celebrating the best of rural life in Berkshire, Columbia, northern Dutchess and northern Litchfield counties.
Contributors
Jamie Larson
After a decade of writing for RI (along with many other publications and organizations) Jamie took over as editor in 2025. He has a masters in journalism from NYU, a wonderful wife, two kids and a Carolina dog named Zelda.
Francesca Olsen
Francesca Olsen is a writer, digital communications consultant and textile artist focuses on the heritage, ritual, magic, and the power held in objects and stories.
Brian K. Mahoney
Brian is the editorial director for the Chronogram Media family of publications. He lives in Kingston with his partner Lee Anne and the rapscallion mutt Clancy.
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