Tish Hamilton

Tish Hamilton is a Teaching Professor of Writing at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, GA (2022–present). She also held roles as Pro Tem Instructor (University of Oregon, 2022), Adjunct Instructor (The College of New Jersey, 2018), and Adjunct Associate Professor (NYU, 1999–2012). Her professional editorial career spans over three decades, with leadership roles at major publications including Executive Editor of Runner's World (2003–2017), Sports Illustrated Women (2001–2002), and Woman's World/First for Women (2018–2021). She co-hosts the podcast Another Mother Runner and writes for platforms like The New York Times and Cosmopolitan.

Education: M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Fairleigh Dickinson University); B.A. in English (Barnard College).

Research & Interests: Focuses on narrative journalism, health/wellness writing, and the intersection of fitness with personal storytelling. Her freelance work emphasizes athlete interviews, activism, and literary essays on running culture. She has led editorial teams in producing special editions (e.g., Denise Austin’s Fit Over 50) and media events.

Professional Contributions: Served as a judge for National Magazine Awards and ASME Next Awards. Organized editorial workshops for junior editors. Actively contributes to the American Society of Magazine Editors and American Society of Journalists and Authors.