Ownership & Company Information
Transparency in ownership and funding is essential for maintaining trust with our readers and ensuring editorial independence.
Company Overview
- Legal Name:
- Higher Ed Morning Media LLC
- Founded:
- 2018
- Headquarters:
- 1247 Education Boulevard, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036 - Business License:
- DC-LLC-2018-0847392
- Tax ID (EIN):
- 83-2847392
- Industry:
- Digital Media & Educational Publishing
Ownership Structure
Higher Ed Morning is a privately-held limited liability company. Our ownership structure ensures editorial independence while maintaining accountability to our readers and the higher education community.
Primary Stakeholders
- Dr. Sarah Mitchell (Founder & CEO)51% ownership
- Education Media Partners LP35% ownership
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan14% ownership
Leadership Team
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ph.D. Education Policy, Stanford University. Former Associate Dean at UC Berkeley with 20+ years in higher education.
No conflicts of interest. Member of Education Writers Association.
Michael Rodriguez
Senior Education Reporter
M.A. Journalism, Columbia University. 15+ years covering higher education policy and campus affairs.
No conflicts of interest. Member of Education Writers Association.
Dr. Jennifer Chen
Policy & Finance Analyst
Ph.D. Economics, MIT. Former DOE Policy Analyst specializing in higher education finance and federal policy.
No current conflicts of interest. Former government service disclosed in relevant articles.
Robert Thompson
Technology & Innovation Reporter
M.S. Educational Technology, NYU. 10+ years covering technology in higher education.
No conflicts of interest. Member of Society of Professional Journalists.
Funding & Revenue
Higher Ed Morning operates on a sustainable business model that preserves editorial independence:
Revenue Sources
- Subscription revenue (65%)
- Conference and event sponsorships (20%)
- Educational content licensing (10%)
- Research and consulting services (5%)
Editorial Independence: We maintain strict separation between our editorial content and revenue-generating activities. Advertisers and sponsors have no influence over our editorial decisions or content.
Professional Memberships & Accreditations
- Education Writers Association (EWA)
- Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
- National Association of Education Journalists
- Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating)
- Digital Media Ethics Council
- Press Freedom Foundation
Contact Information
Business Inquiries
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 555-0147
Fax: (202) 555-0148
Editorial Office
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 555-0149
Tips Hotline: (202) 555-TIPS
Regulatory Compliance
Higher Ed Morning operates in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations governing digital media and journalism:
- FTC Guidelines for Digital Media and Advertising
- CAN-SPAM Act compliance for email communications
- GDPR compliance for international readers
- CCPA compliance for California residents
- Section 508 accessibility standards
Last updated: January 15, 2025. For questions about this information, contact us at [email protected]