# Message from the new Executive Editor

## TL;DR

Tim Fessenden, the new Executive Editor of LSA, discusses his role and the challenges facing research funding.

## Contribution

Tim Fessenden introduces himself and outlines his perspective on editorial work and research funding challenges.

## Key findings

- Tim Fessenden presents himself as the new Executive Editor of LSA.
- He discusses the role of editors and the systemic challenges in research funding.

## Abstract

Tim Fessenden introduces himself as Executive Editor of LSA, shares his view of what editors actually do, and remarks on the current systemic challenges to research funding.