I am currently senior editor at UW Medicine, overseeing their health and wellness publication, called Right as Rain.

I am an experienced editor with strong editorial instincts and impeccable line editing skills. I’m also a scrupulous reporter and versatile writer, who can tackle anything from straight news to voicey essays to shortform items in editorial packages.

I spent seven years as an editor at Outside magazine in Santa Fe, New Mexico, before moving back to the Pacific Northwest, where I was born and raised.

I started my career as a magazine fact-checker and research editor, reverse-engineering stories to ensure accuracy and fairness, and to identify any legal risk, sourcing problems, or ethical issues. At Outside, I spent years as a senior editor, overseeing print and digital culture coverage. I edited everything from news reactions and Q&As with celebrities to longform feature stories and ASME-nominated special projects.

I’ve worked with many publications, including Harper’s, Mother Jones, WIRED, The Seattle Times, and the former California Sunday Magazine. My interests are wide-ranging, but include the outdoors, environmental issues, books, film, and mental health.

When I’m not at my desk, I enjoy hiking and skiing in the backcountry with my dog and fiancée, weeding my unruly yard, and trying to fix my golf swing.

If you’d like to work with me on a project or a story, please reach out at lukewwhelan@gmail.com.