E.J. Iannelli has been a contributing writer for the Inlander since 2010. In that time, he's had the opportunity to cover a wide range of topics for the paper (among them steamboating, derelict buildings and creative resiliency during COVID), typically with an emphasis on arts and culture. He also contributes
regularly to sister publications like the Annual Manual and Health & Home.
E.J. received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Military Institute followed by a master's degree in print journalism from Boston University. His arrival in Spokane was preceded by stints in Germany, England, Seattle and along the East Coast, including his native New Jersey. As both a longtime freelancer and an occasional full-time employee, he has worked for a number of newspapers, magazines,
ad agencies, tech firms, publishers and a public radio station.
