Nikki N. Wood, Co-founder of 270 Media and President of Marin Magazine, was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. She has been in the publishing industry for more than 30 years, starting with Coast Magazine, along with her husband, in 1991, where she served as Publisher and grew the business from start-up to a popular regional publication in the Newport Beach, California area. In 2005, Nikki co-founded Marin Magazine where she managed the day-to-day operations as Publisher and Editorial Director until her retirement in 2020. Retirement did not last long.
Favorite Destination(s): Any road trip with my husband Jim — we’re a perfect match when it comes to travel.
Co-founder and Group Publisher of 270 Media, Nikki C. Wood is a media and publishing veteran with 30 years in the industry. Having lived in all corners of the U.S. and a few places abroad, traveling is in her blood. Nikki spent nearly a decade as group publisher for the Where Traveler family of products. She took a little less than a year’s break in between to join San Francisco magazine, where she held the titles Publisher and VP of Revenue Strategy. Earlier in her career she was Founder and Publisher of Mazik Media focusing on B2B projects in the tech sector.
Favorite Destination(s): Chicago, London and most European cities.
Mimi is the Co-founder and Editorial Director of 270 Media. She has created, edited and packaged content for a consumer audience focusing on travel, health and lifestyle issues for magazines, websites and books for over three decades including over ten as editor of Marin Magazine. Mimi grew up in Hawaii and Southern California and loves to explore mostly beach towns up and down the California Coast. And is thrilled to be starting a new business with her mother, Nikki N. Wood and longtime friend, Nikki C. Wood.
Favorite Destination(s): Any beach on any island in Hawaii with a take out plate lunch.
Mimi is the Co-founder and Editorial Director of 270 Media. She has created, edited and packaged content for a consumer audience focusing on travel, health and lifestyle issues for magazines, websites and books for over three decades including over ten as editor of Marin Magazine. Mimi grew up in Hawaii and Southern California and loves to explore mostly beach towns up and down the California Coast. And is thrilled to be starting a new business with her mother, Nikki N. Wood and longtime friend, Nikki C. Wood.
Favorite Destination(s): Any beach on any island in Hawaii with a take out plate lunch.
Liz Fiorentino is an art director who loves turning ideas and stories into compelling visual experiences. Her background includes editorial, branding, digital design and advertising. Before joining 270 Media, she spent more than a decade at Oracle NetSuite and previously worked at Sunset and Macworld magazines. Liz studied fine art at UC Berkeley and has always been happiest when she’s making something. When she’s not working on the magazine, she’s usually painting, exploring Marin or spending time with her three daughters.
Favorite destination (s): Anywhere on the California coast.
Jessica is a fifth-generation Bay Area resident who heads up all things digital at 270 Media. The UC Santa Cruz graduate has worked at Marin Magazine since 2018. Before that she worked at a design firm in Cape Town, South Africa, and was the editor of Etihad Airway’s airline magazine while she was living in Dubai, traveling the world to cover the airline’s destinations. She now lives in San Francisco’s North Beach with her husband and her cat.
Favorite Destination(s): Kyoto, Japan, Cape Town, or anywhere Europe.
Emma’s first experience working with Marin Magazine was as an intern, but she was compelled to continue storytelling here as soon as she graduated from Cal Poly with a journalism degree only a year later. A third-generation Novato local, she has been involved with print media since high school, and is passionate about uplifting the voices of her community. When Emma’s not in the office, she loves to read, go to the gym and cook.
Favorite Destination(s): In Yosemite overlooking the meadows and watching the sun set behind Half Dome.
Helena, born and raised in the Bay Area, has a passion for all things marketing. After graduating from Santa Clara University in 2020, Helena worked as a marketing specialist for 3 years at a tech startup in Silicon Valley. Missing the consumer behavior aspect of marketing, Helena turned to 270 Media. Now she manages social, email, and digital marketing for all 4 of our brands — giving her a mix of B2B and B2C marketing.
Favorite Destination(s): Maui, Lake Tahoe, and South of France (anywhere with clear water and a great beach).
Matt has enjoyed a diverse career in the wine, food, travel, and internet industries. As the founder and CEO of the original LocalGetaways.com, he built a back-of-the-napkin business idea into a successful online travel agency. Other executive roles he’s served include Editor in Chief at BBQ.COM, Executive Editor at WineShopper.com, and VP of Marketing at WineCountry.com. Prior to working for internet companies, Matt was one of the bestselling travel book writers in the nation, authoring more than two dozen travel guides. After UCSB Matt did his postgraduate education in Prague as an English tutor, Switzerland as a ski instructor, and Thailand as a scuba instructor.
Favorite Destination(s): The underwater reefs of Palau.
Co-founder and Group Publisher of 270 Media, Nikki C. Wood is a media and publishing veteran with 30 years in the industry. Having lived in all corners of the U.S. and a few places abroad, traveling is in her blood. Nikki spent nearly a decade as group publisher for the Where Traveler family of products. She took a little less than a year’s break in between to join San Francisco magazine, where she held the titles Publisher and VP of Revenue Strategy. Earlier in her career she was Founder and Publisher of Mazik Media focusing on B2B projects in the tech sector.
Favorite Destination(s): Chicago, London and most European cities.
Lesley has been with Marin Magazine for 10 years and comes from a background in TV, radio, newspaper and digital platforms. Born and raised in San Francisco and Marin, she loves traveling to far away places but stays closer to home lately.
Favorite Destination(s): Any place in the Wine Country, preferably in the sun.
Sharon was born in San Francisco and graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communication Arts from SFSU. She has spent her career in broadcast, print and visual communications. Sharon has worked as an account executive, producer, voice over and on camera talent. Her experience has given her the unique perspective of understanding what is important to an advertiser as well as the audience. You can still see Sharon occasionally hosting shows and segments on KRON-TV channel 4.
Favorite Destination(s): A park bench in Paris.
Brittany is an Account Manager at 270 Media who loves helping creative ideas find their perfect audience. She’s spent over a decade producing and managing broadcast, digital, and branded content— including more than 1,000 live newscasts—so she thrives where storytelling and strategy meet. Originally from Pennsylvania, she now proudly calls California home and embraces every bit of sunshine it offers. When she’s not working, she’s exploring new corners of San Francisco, flowing through a yoga class, gaming, or hiking with her rescue dog.
Favorite Destination(s): Tahoe, Carmel, or the Big Island.
Since joining Marin Magazine in the beginning of 2006, Alex has worn many hats. All of them she’s enjoyed while being part of a great team. Alex grew up in New York City and moved to Northern California after college. She spends her free time hiking and cooking, as a favorite hobby.
Favorite Destination(s): Paris, where she used to own an apartment many years ago.
Maeve started with Marin Magazine in February of 2007 and has been an integral part of the team as controller. If you owe us money, she’ll be calling. Born and raised in Ireland, she raised her two daughters in Mill Valley and can be found on the tennis court or mountain when not in the office.
Favorite Destination(s): Brockway Springs Resort in Kings Beach, North Shore Tahoe.
Nikki N. Wood, Co-founder of 270 Media and President of Marin Magazine, was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. She has been in the publishing industry for more than 30 years, starting with Coast Magazine, along with her husband, in 1991, where she served as Publisher and grew the business from start-up to a popular regional publication in the Newport Beach, California area. In 2005, Nikki co-founded Marin Magazine where she managed the day-to-day operations as Publisher and Editorial Director until her retirement in 2020. Retirement did not last long.
Favorite Destination(s): Any road trip with my husband Jim — we’re a perfect match when it comes to travel.
Michele grew up in Southern California and made her way north to Santa Barbara for college before landing in San Francisco — and eventually Mill Valley — to build a career in media. Over the past several decades, she has worked across technology and national consumer media, including Fortune, Forbes, Vanity Fair, and Inc. A longtime design enthusiast who has never met a home project she couldn’t obsess over, Michele jumped at the opportunity to help relaunch SPACES in early 2026. When she’s not working, Michele loves traveling with family and friends. Perhaps it’s her Swiss heritage, but her favorite trips tend to involve some combination of mountains, lakes, beautiful architecture, charming towns, and spectacular views.
Favorite Destination(s): Switzerland, Lake Tahoe, and just about anywhere with mountains and a view.
Lotus is a longtime editorial professional who has been passionate about the written word ever since she completed a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. In addition to producing editorial content on topics including architecture and design, travel, food and beauty for 270 Media and other major publishers, she’s an experienced copywriter who has worked with many prominent tech, finance and retail brands. She lives on the Peninsula with her husband and two daughters.
Favorite Destination(s): The great state of California never disappoints for a road trip or quick getaway, and Mexico forever calls my name.
Karen is a 20 year Marin County resident whose career brought her to the West Coasts and spanned a number of publications. In here spare time Karen enjoys pilates, pickleball and cheering on her North Carolina Tarheels.