Tyree C. Worthy has been on the business side of news publishing for nearly ten years. He has gone from selling quarter page ads for Loyola University New Orleans' Maroon newspaper in 2009 to his current role: publishing three hyperlocal news websites in New Orleans full-time. With a background in Marketing, Writing, and Mass Comm, Worthy knows how to keep the ball rolling for niche, independent media outlets. (sites: Uptown Messenger, Gentilly Messenger, Mid-City Messenger)