Current Staff
About Karen Everhart
Managing Editor/Interim Executive Director
Phone: (202) 885-6414
Karen Everhart is managing editor and interim executive director of Current, supervising the editorial and business teams, freelance contributors, designers and student interns. As a reporter and senior editor over two decades, she covered every major beat — public TV, CPB, public radio and the evolution of public media's digital service strategies. After her promotion to managing editor in 2012, she helped lead Current's transition to digital-first publishing. Karen was appointed interim E.D. in April 2025.
About Mike Janssen
Digital Editor
Phone: (202) 885-6419
Mike has held the role of digital editor since 2014. Before becoming editor, he covered public radio and digital initiatives in public media for Current. Mike has also written for a variety of publications as a freelancer, was a Public Media Corps fellow, and has hosted talk and music shows on community radio stations in the Washington, D.C., area. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, playing music, and spending time with his family.
About Tyler Falk
Reporter
Phone: (202) 885-6465
Tyler Falk covers public radio for Current. He has more than 10 years of digital journalism experience at outlets including Grist, The Atlantic Cities and SmartPlanet.
About Yuri Perelman
Reporter
Yuri Perelman is a journalism student at American University, where he has extensive experience covering topics such as administrative policies, the state of academic freedom on campus, and the impact of developments during President Trump’s second term. Believing no topic is too niche or specific to be reported on, he takes pleasure in helping to serve the public by carrying out the free exchange of accurate information.
About Julian Wyllie
Reporter
Phone: (317) 493-9311
Julian became Current's public television reporter in 2019. His work has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Governing Magazine, Politico and the Indianapolis Recorder. When he's not reporting, Julian is likely traveling with friends, building his vinyl collection or being a bunny dad.
About Laura Rogers
Business Manager
Phone: (202) 885-6412
Laura joined Current with both business administration and membership services experience. Since moving from Texas to the Washington, D.C., area, Laura has provided membership and development services, administered grants, and managed business operations for nonprofits such as the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, Resources for the Future, and the National Women's History Museum. Laura has a passion for public media that gives her history, science, culture and current events at her fingertips. In her non-Current time, she volunteers to bring economic development to an underdeveloped area in Maryland as president of the Gateway CDC. She loves dogs, believing that rescues are the best family members to be found, and can occasionally be heard singing classical music or belting out Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer."
