About Tom@GRIH

Tom McAuliffe is a degreed professional with over 30 years of experience in audio, video and web production, as well as media relations and PR. He was a photojournalist/videographer in the military serving with the U.S. Navy's Combat Camera Group, and later worked as a major market on-air radio personality. Before joining the Grassroot Institute, Tom served as a Community Relations Specialist for a Representative in the Hawaii State Legislature. Originally from both Michigan and Florida, Tom lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay area for 10 years before moving to Hawaii. He was the Editor in Chief of several major trade publications including Government Video Magazine and NewMedia Magazine. In his spare time Tom plays music with a local band and writes articles about technology and A/V production. He also produces and hosts 'Grassroot Insights' audio podcasts for the Institute.