Noah Holtgraves, Author at Beach
Key Facts:
- Albuquerque, NM
- M.A., Journalism Entrepreneurship, University of Colorado 2021; B.S., Economics, Ball State University 2017
- Culinary Explorer | Adventure Voyager | True Romantic
About:
Lead Data Journalist Noah Holtgraves combines his data analytics skills with his passion for travel to find, compile, and transform complex datasets into fresh insights for travelers and industry professionals. With over a decade of experience studying and working in applied economics and half a decade of experience working directly in data journalism-based digital PR, he has produced research with rigorous methodologies and journalistic clarity that stands out in an oversaturated media landscape.
With a sharp eye for trends and a strategic approach to digital PR, his work has been covered thousands of times by top-tier publications, including CNBC, Forbes, USA Today, NASDAQ, The World Economic Forum, Business Insider, and many more.
Noah is an avid wilderness trekker who hikes over 200 miles and more than 30,000 feet in elevation each year, exceeding the height of Mount Everest from sea level annually. With over a dozen multi-day backpacking trips and several winter 14ers under his belt, he approaches travel with a technical, strategic, and multifaceted perspective that leads to unique and newsworthy insights that are far off the beaten media path.
Highlights:
- Former data journalist for North Star Inbound, an award-winning content marketing agency.
- Data journalist with over a decade of experience in applied economics and digital PR, known for producing compelling narratives from complex datasets.
- Proven track record of consistent top-tier media coverage and high-ROI SEO results, driven by transparent digital PR strategies rooted in journalistic ethics.
Education:
Noah holds a master’s in journalism entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a bachelor’s in economics from Ball State University. The combined education and experience allow him to perform complex data science delivered in an engaging, newsworthy, and audience-friendly manner.
Favorite Destinations:
- Phuket Island, Thailand – Some of the best food I’ve ever tasted, the most romantic sunsets I’ve ever witnessed, and of course, the best beaches and swimming of my life!
- Marseille, France – A city of moxie and magnificence. Come for the Mediterranean and stay for the bouillabaisse.
- Mackinac Island, Michigan – Car-free since 1898, I’ve never seen anything like this island of a time capsule. Rent a bike and ride around until you’re absolutely convinced you’ve gone back in time.
Fun Facts:
- Solo ascended a Colorado 14er in a blizzard one time, because I guess I had something to prove?
- Chronic pain and cluster headache veteran, who’s constantly innovating ways to manage his comorbidity of wanderlust.
- Pilots a 20-year-old Chevy that’s seen more of America than many people — coast to coast, border to border, and still kicking.
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