Greg Hitchcock
Greg Hitchcock is a journalist and storyteller whose work is defined by curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to elevating community voices. Based in upstate New York, Greg has built a career covering the issues that shape everyday life—local government, disability advocacy, social services, culture, and the human stories that often go unheard. His reporting blends clear-eyed analysis with a genuine respect for the people and places he covers.
Biography
Greg Hitchcock has built a multifaceted career as a writer, journalist, and filmmaker, often centering his work on themes of mental health, stigma, and resiliency.
In the mid-1980s, while serving in the U.S. Army, Hitchcock was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a life-changing experience that shaped his later advocacy and storytelling.
He has worked as a seasoned journalist, reporting on marginalized communities and individuals living with mental illness, trauma, and disabilities. His writing emphasizes resilience and overcoming stigma.
Hitchcock is the author of Stories of Stigma: How to Overcome Shame to Live a Healthy Life (2024), a nonfiction behavioral health self-help book offering empathetic insights and practical solutions.
As a filmmaker, he has produced documentaries such as Pioneer Days: Fire in the Valley, which explores centuries of violence and discrimination against the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) nations. His work with the United Nations in climate change earned Hitchcock an Honorable Mention in film from Full Sail University and the embassies of France.
Greg Hitchcock’s life and work embody the belief that attitude and conviction fuel resilience. Through his books, films, and leadership, he has amplified voices often overlooked, challenged societal stigmas, and provided pathways toward empowerment and healing.
“Keep on punching until you punch a winner. Never give up until you gain some
wins no matter how bleak it may seem at first.”