The Pillar Editorial Team: Guiding Futures
The editorial team at The Pillar is the driving force of our publication, comprising editors with diverse backgrounds, all committed to a shared mission of empowering students. Each member brings unique expertise, whether in careers and the job market, student life, skills and continuing education, or working life, from pay to remote work. Together, they provide a comprehensive perspective on personal and professional growth.
Our editors explore emerging trends to uncover the most promising opportunities and inspiring stories that shape the future. Their mission: to share these insights and motivate our readers to pursue their goals with confidence.
Through in-depth articles, impactful analyses, and practical guides, The Pillar positions itself as the go-to resource for those navigating the journey of self-discovery and achievement.
Hina Dinoo
Hina Dinoo spent several years coordinating continuing education programs at a regional college before moving into reporting. At The Pillar she covers the news around work and learning: new research, courses, skills and the paths people take between jobs. She links to the original study whenever she can and says plainly when a sample is small. She is slowly working through every hiking trail within an hour of her home.150 Articles
Dana Whitcombe
Dana Whitcombe worked in human resources for more than twenty years, most of them handling hiring and workplace disputes for mid-sized manufacturers in Ohio. She writes about working life for The Pillar: pay, workplace rules, remote work, burnout and the conversations people dread having with a manager. Her pieces usually end with what a reader can actually ask for. She sings alto in a community choir.78 Articles
Marcus Oyelaran
Before writing for The Pillar, Marcus Oyelaran was a career adviser at a community college in Houston, helping students with first resumes, internships and financial aid questions. He covers careers, the job market and student life, with a focus on people starting out or switching fields. He prefers concrete examples to generic advice. On weekends he coaches a youth soccer team.58 Articles
