Derek Donovan was the deputy opinion editor at The Kansas City Star, specializing in opinion, editorials, guest commentary and letters to the editor. He earned double bachelor’s degrees in Communications and French from Truman State University and a master’s degree in Theater from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Derek wrote editorials on behalf of the editorial board and signed columns. He edited guest commentaries and letters to the editor. Previously, he served as The Star’s longtime public editor, acting as the readers’ voice in the newsroom. He also contributed to arts and entertainment coverage.

Derek is the author of Lest the Ages Forget: Kansas City’s Liberty Memorial.