While still a teenager in his western Nebraska hometown, Jeff Spurgeon’s radio career had what might be called a providential beginning: He was giving announcements in church, and one congregant – who owned a local radio station – heard him and offered an audition. Since then, Jeff has worked on the radio as an announcer, a news reporter, a newscaster, an interviewer, and a producer. He got his first New York radio position in 1989. Jeff became a member of the WQXR news department in 1997 and in 1999 was named the station's Mid-day Host. In 2006 Jeff became WQXR's Morning Show Host.

One of Jeff’s proudest accomplishments has been his work as a school teacher. He recently developed and taught a course in broadcast journalism for Townsend Harris High School one of New York City’s top public schools.

Jeff is also a singer. He has performed with several New York City – based choruses and church choirs, and is a member of an a cappella quartet whose repertoire ranges from music of Renaissance masters to original arrangements in modern styles.

Jeff lives Brooklyn with his wife Judy, a high school English teacher.

Ancient Botanicals for Todays Lifestyle:
Benefits Beyond Consumption
Maya Bloom introduces a slide presentation & demonstrations of how today’s modern generation can benefit from ancient botanicals – from Biblical times

Have you always wanted to write, but wondered how to get started? Demystify the process! Learn about breaking into journalism and other careers in non-fiction writing.  Marci Alboher is a writer, speaker, and coach who conducts workshops and does private coaching for aspiring writers and those in career transition. Her book, One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success, will be published by Warner Books in February 2007.  A former corporate lawyer turned freelance journalist, Ms. Alboher is a regular contributor to The New York Times where she writes about business travel, small business, and the workplace. Her articles have also appeared in Travel and Leisure, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Time Out New York, and Legal Affair. Marci is on the faculty of the New York Writers Workshop and teaches nonfiction writing for The 92nd Street Y’s Daytime@ program.