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Tish Hamilton

Writing professor

Education

  • M.F.A., creative writing, Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • B.A., English, Barnard College

Credentials

Teaching

  • Professor of writing, 2022–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Pro tem instructor, 2022, University of Oregon
  • Adjunct instructor, 2018, The College of New Jersey
  • Adjunct associate professor, 1999–2012, New York University

Professional

  • Executive editor, 2018–21, Woman's World/First for Women
    Led health and nutrition team in execution of coverline-generating print content. Served as Editor of special editions of Denise Austin’s Fit Over 50.
  • Executive editor, 2003–17, Runner's World
    Edited long-form narrative and short-form service features for print, digital, audio, and social platforms. Co-hosted podcast. Represented brand in media, events, and seminars.
  • Executive editor, 2001–02, Sports Illustrated Women
  • Deputy features editor/entertainment, 1999–2000, New York Daily News
  • Managing editor, 1995–96, Outside
  • Deputy managing editor, 1990–95, Rolling Stone

Freelance

  • Freelance podcaster and blogger, 2017–present, Another Mother Runner
    Cohost podcast regularly, interviewing athletes, activists, authors, coaches, and regular runners. Write personal narrative essays for blog.
  • Freelance writer
    Contribute to The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Red Bull Magazine, Woman's Best Friend: Women Writers on the Dogs in Their Lives

Organizations

  • Member of American Society of Journalists and Authors, 2018
  • Member of American Society of Magazine Editors, 2000–17
  • Served as a judge for the National Magazine Awards and ASME Next Awards. Led editorial seminars and workshops for junior editors.