
Dennis Dean is a journalism technologist, web designer and full-stack developer based in Long Beach, CA. He serves as the Web and Technology Specialist for Deep South Today, developing and maintaining its network of websites, developing interactive graphics and data visualizations to support editorial projects, and enhancing the digital presence of the DST newsrooms.
In his hometown of Long Beach, he serves as elected CEO of Watchdog Media Cooperative, where he leads efforts to build sustainable, equitable local journalism through a worker-owned model.
Previously, he spent 12 years as Director of Product and Operations at the Long Beach Journalism Initiative (formerly Pacific Community Media), overseeing technology and business operations for the Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal.