Ramona is a former Portland Monthly intern, research editor, and news and travel editor.

PEOPLE

The 50 Most Influential Portlanders

Who will define Portland in a new era? We asked around (and around some more) to discover this inspiring collection of movers, shakers, rising stars, and established figures with fresh ideas who are already changing the city.

12/16/2011 With Sarah Mirk, Kasey Cordell, Brian Barker, Rachel Ritchie, Martin Patail, Benjamin Tepler, Randy Gragg, Ramona DeNies, Ashleigh Westmoreland, Meghan Ratliffe, Derek Pettie, Kate Moening, Carl Abbott, and Amanda Waldroupe Edited by Zach Dundas

Rainmaker

New Seasons

With a fresh CEO, Portland snow-wear company Holden prepares to shred year-round.

11/23/2011 By Ramona DeNies

Cover Story

Relax: 50 Ways to Spoil Yourself This Season

For a season famous for good cheer, the holidays can prove pretty stressful. Fortunately, we've found 50 ways to soothe your soul (and mind, and body, and appetite) this winter.

11/18/2011 Edited by Kasey Cordell With Brian Barker, Zach Dundas, Rachel Ritchie, Martin Patail, Benjamin Tepler, Ramona DeNies, Ashleigh Westmoreland, Meghan Ratliffe, and Derek Pettie

Mudroom

Five Questions For DJ Heatesca

The daughter of a country music star makes her mark in portland’s dance scene.

10/14/2011 By Ramona DeNies

Mudroom

Blazing Trails

Ultra-athlete Greg Pressler chases the hottest title in sports.

09/21/2011 By Ramona DeNies