Emily Wilson

My name is Emily Wilson

Email: emilyhwilson415@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into:
writing, mostly about the arts and education

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Event planning, Marketing, Podcasting/radio

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I have done radio, a while ago now, and I'd like to start a podcast

Instagram: @pureewil

Twitter: @ehw415

Tessa Cheek

My name is Tessa Cheek

Email: tessa.cheek@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a writer, especially into fiction and poetry :) My day job is in small biz/ brand/ marketing work -- I sling candles for a Colorado-based beeswax candle company called Bluecorn.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Publicity, Marketing, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Photography, Running a business, Film/TV, Political organizing & activism

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I love going to poetry/lit readings of all kinds and attending workshops, free writes, etc. Also interested in dance, drawing and happy hours/ social timez

Website: tessa-cheek.com

Instagram: @cheektes

Twitter: @tessacheek

Jessica Zhou

My name is Jessica Zhou

Email: fieldednotes@gmail.com

My pronouns are: she/they

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: -writer, poet, researcher, journalist
-nurturing/contributing to creative/arts infrastructure with kearny street workshop, pride poets, broke ass stuart
-digital communities with subtle asian dating, friends with benefits
-fledgling saxophonist in a jazz band with friends
-sous chef's sous chef
-avid concert goer
-question-asker of strangers and friends alike :)

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Publicity, Event planning, Marketing, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Music, Technology, Event planning

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I am excited to learn about folks' creative/artistic practices, independent business/freelance practices, the ways the two intertwine with one another, and exist separately from one another!

Also love hearing about people's favorite haunts/venues/small businesses, beloved places in the Bay, the things you're dreaming about :)

Down to swap playlists, writing, book recs, event recs, restaurant/coffee recs! Always wanting to scheme fun events with folks too <3

Website: www.jyz.digital

Instagram: @jayzeeismee @mooncasted

Lena Moses-Schmitt

My name is Lena Moses-Schmitt

Email: lenamschmitt@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: East Bay

What I do / What I’m into: I work in publishing as a book publicist, and I'm also a poet, essayist, and artist.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Publicity, Visual arts/crafts

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about:

Website: lenamoses-schmitt.com

Instagram: @lenamschmitt

Twitter: @lenamschmitt

Alisha Gorder

My name is Alisha Gorder

Email: alishabethgorder@gmail.com

My pronouns are: she/her/hers

I live in: East Bay

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a book publicist, but used to work in a flower shop so I'm big into books and plants (who isn't!) I like going on hikes and to yoga classes, trying out new restaurants/bars, spending too much on skincare, and also—as of recently—roller skating.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Publicity, Password sharing, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Carpooling

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Always looking for new recipes or places to eat! Also always interested in advice on how to advocate for oneself at work, ask for raises...you know, the hard stuff!

Website: https://www.alishagorder.com/

Instagram: @alishabethgorder

Twitter: @alishabgorder

Thais Derich

My name is Thais Derich

Email: thais@thaisderich.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: North Bay

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a writer who loves to hike with my dog and friends.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Exercising/hiking

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I'd like to talk about books, short stories, and our literary community. How are other people interacting in this space?

Website: www.thaisderich.com

Twitter: @thaisderich

Brynn Rubinstein

My name is Brynn Rubinstein

Email: brynnr@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: Women's and reproductive public health

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Exercising/hiking, Nonprofits, Running a business, Political organizing & activism, women's health, public health, ceramics, raising twins and wine (see twins)

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Writing buddies (I write personal nonfiction), tea

Website: brynnr.com

Twitter: @monkeyproblems

Chanamon Ratanalert

My name is Chanamon Ratanalert

Email: chanamon.shop@gmail.com

My pronouns are: she/her/hers

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: Illustration and all things crafting

Ask me about: Visual arts/crafts, Technology, Graphic Design, Illustration, Running a business, Gardening, Dog training, Service Dogs & ESAs

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Growing my business, Living a creative life!

Website: www.chanamon.com

Instagram: @madebychanamon

Kristin Keane

My name is Kristin Keane

Email: knkeane@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a writer (fiction and creative non-fiction) and educational researcher

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Visual arts/crafts, Exercising/hiking, Photography, academic research

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Interested in: writing creative non-fiction and fiction; running; yoga; art history; multimedia learning and literacy; contemporary literature and poetry; film; photography; volunteering and civic engagement in literacy

Want to know more about: effectively marketing and publicizing book launches (I have a book forthcoming in April and this is not my strength!); becoming a better quilter and cook

Website: www.thisisnotreallyhere.space

Instagram: @kitenearsink

Twitter: @kitenearsink

Alexia Nader

My name is Alexia Nader

Email: alexia.nader@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: Writing, Teaching

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Event planning, Visual arts/crafts, Babysitting, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Food & cooking, Carpooling, Gardening

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Art, Dance, Parenting, Cooking

Website: https://alexianader.com/

Twitter: @arnader

Jill Kolongowski

My name is Jill Kolongowski

Email: jill.marie.k@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: South Bay

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a nonfiction writer (personal essays) and English/literature/creative writing professor!

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Event planning, Exercising/hiking, Food & cooking, Carpooling

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I'd definitely be interested in learning more about the visual arts, marketing, and podcasting! I'm always down to connect with other writers, hikers, and foodie people, too.

Website: https://jillkwrites.com/

Instagram: @jillofdiamonds05

Twitter: @jillkolongowski

Bethany Kaylor

My name is Bethany Kaylor

Email: kaylorbe@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: East Bay

What I do / What I’m into: Writing (mostly creative nonfiction; mostly reported essays and personal essays)! Also visual note-taking, animation, and drawing.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Visual arts/crafts, Marketing, Pet sitting, Exercising/hiking, Nonprofits, Food & cooking, Carpooling, Gardening

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Drawing! Watercolor painting. Color theory, drawing in perspective, you know, the works....I'm also interested in more tactile art, like lino-cut prints. (After so much writing, it's a real relief to just use my hands to make something). I'd love to chat with a trained graphic designer; I'm new to the field (by way of my job), and I'm so curious to learn more about the principles of composition and balance and typography and all that.

Website: www.bethanykaylor.com

Instagram: @kaylorbe

Molly Cahen

My name is Molly Cahen

Email: molly.cahen@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her/hers

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I’m a comedy writer, screen writer and essay writer. I’m obsessed with Disneyland, I have an 8 month old baby and I love craft projects.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Event planning, Film/TV

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Meeting other parents, writing memoir, sewing (don’t know how would love to learn!)

Website: www.MollyCahen.com

Instagram: @mollycahen

Twitter: @mollycahen

Lauren C. Johnson

My name is Lauren C. Johnson

Email: laurencjo.writes@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/Her/Hers

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a fiction and nonfiction writer with a primary interest in fabulist fiction. My novel-in-progress is a Gothic fairytale that merges fantasy with historical fiction.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Event planning, Marketing, Pet sitting, Exercising/hiking, Music, Technology, All things related to birds!

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I would love to learn more about sewing/ making clothing & learning to play the keyboard! I'm also always looking for indoor climbing buddies.

Website: https://linktr.ee/laurencjohnson

Instagram: @laurenc.johnson

Twitter: @laurenc_johnson

Stef Demong

My name is Stef Demong

Email: stefanie.demong@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a freelance writer and producer. The majority of my paid work is in the non-profit/philanthropic/CSR space and I'm always working on personal projects as well. Outside of work, I love cooking, hiking, hosting friends, watercolors, my pup Rodeo.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Event planning, Visual arts/crafts, Exercising/hiking, Nonprofits, Political organizing & activism, Food & cooking

Abi Ramanan

My name is Abi Ramanan

Email: abi.ramanan1@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into:
I write fiction, I volunteer/organize (particularly around homelessness/tenant organising)

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Event planning, Exercising/hiking, Technology, Nonprofits, Running a business, Fashion/jewelry, Political organizing & activism, Food & cooking

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Writing fiction! Particularly speculative fiction which explores pressing issues of our era, like climate change, non-mainstream voices and experiences, I'd love to learn more about craft and world-building. I recently started sewing again and would love to learn about that, deeply interested in contributing to and participating in a new community, I started a food social enterprise in London... so cooking, different types of activism people are involved in, science, co-ops...

Website: www.papispickles.com

Twitter: @abilalayo

Kari Leibowitz

My name is Kari Leibowitz

Email: kari@karileibowitz.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: What I do: psychology communicator (speaker, writer, teacher), writing a nonfiction book; What I'm into: pottery, cooking, hikes, my dog, house plants/light gardening, candles + coziness, reading for fun (mostly fiction), binge-watching TV, elaborate jokes

Ask me about: writing/editing, Public speaking, Password sharing, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Science, Food & cooking, Gardening

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Finding my personal style (a quest I am currently on), cooking things I don't normally cook, clothing swaps, book clubs, jewelry making, exploring my artistic/creative side

Website: karileibowitz.com

Instagram: @karismatically

Twitter: @karismatically

Jolene Torr

My name is Jolene Torr

Email: jolenetorr@gmail.com

My pronouns are: She/her

I live in: East Bay

What I do / What I’m into:
I love to write. I work in publishing as the Assistant Director of Marketing at University of California Press. And I'm trying unsuccessfully to learn to play the guitar.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Publicity, Visual arts/crafts, Marketing, Music, Film/TV, Food & cooking

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I would love to join a writing group. It'd be fun to learn to make crafts or get together to draw or paint or make things out of clay, so I'm down for that. If I ever get decent at playing the guitar, playing music together would be cool. I'm a movie nerd, so I'd also love to have a group viewing session.

Instagram: @jolenethesong

Twitter: @jolenesbrain