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My name is Marissa Mika
Email: marissa.mika@gmail.com
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: East Bay
What I do / What I’m into: Writer, Developmental Editor, Yoga Facilitator, Theatre Nerd
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Visual arts/crafts, Exercising/hiking
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Podcasting, the local art, performance and music scene, writing communities
Website: marissamika.com; marissamikayoga.com
Instagram: @double_m_sfo_lhr
My name is Danica Li
Email: rondaview@gmail.com
My pronouns are: she/hers
I live in: East Bay
What I do / What I’m into: I'm a union lawyer and writer!
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Publicity, Public speaking, Password sharing, Event planning, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Music, Political organizing & activism, Food & cooking, Carpooling, Gardening
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Everything!
Website: www.danicaxli.com
Instagram: @danicaxli
Twitter: @danicaxli
My name is Sarah Matsui
Email: sarahkmatsui@gmail.com
My pronouns are: she / her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I’m a writer based in the Richmond, SF. For my day job, I do communications strategy for renewable energy startups. In my free time, I’m working on my debut essay and poetry collections. I’m also into park walks, baking, my ESA Okami, and saunas.
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Marketing, Pet sitting, Exercising/hiking, Food & cooking
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I’m currently exploring the pros and cons of freelance vs full-time work, and I’ve been learning more about frontotemporal dementia care. I’ve also been loving and wanting to read more poetry; recent favorite collections include Pilgrim Bell by Kaveh Akbar and Customs by Solmaz Sharif.
Website: https://www.sarahkmatsui.com/
Instagram: @sarahkmatsui
My name is Laurel McCaull
Email: laurelmccaull@gmail.com
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: Reading, creative writing, yoga, dancing, hiking, knitting, playing guitar, snacks, astrology
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Babysitting, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Publishing/marketing, food & cooking, queer dance parties, writing groups, hidden gems of San Francisco, your favorite tattoo artists
Instagram: @laurelmccaull
My name is Midori
Email: ask@planetmidori.com
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: Artist. Sexuality educator. Coach. Consultant for therapists. Intimacy Choreography to some extent
Ask me about: Public speaking, Event planning, Visual arts/crafts, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Patreon success. Japan
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: How to enjoy The Ruby (I'm new here!) Applying for grants as an indie artist. Getting my art work in front of art lovers. I'm sure I'll have more. I'll add them here as they come up
Website: www.PlanetMidori.com
Instagram: @planetmidori.art
Twitter: @planetmidori
My name is Shane Kennedy
Email: Shane@divergelabs.com
My pronouns are: They / them
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: Entrepreneurship, web design, queer activism, freediving and scuba diving, ex marine biologist
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Event planning, Marketing, Exercising/hiking, Technology, Nonprofits, Graphic Design, Running a business, Science, Political organizing & activism
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: What does entrepreneurship look like for those who do not want to support the harmful aspects of capitalism?
My name is Alex Harker
Email: alex@field-collective.land
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I'm a landscape architect and I love plants! I co-founded a landscape architecture practice, Field Collective, that focuses on design for ecological resilience. I am fortunate to live very close to the Ruby here in the Mission District. I have a 4 year-old daughter that keeps me very busy. Whenever I have free time I love to exercise. I spend a lot of time dancing at ODC. I also love pilates and gyrotonic.
Ask me about: Exercising/hiking, Running a business, Gardening, Plants
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: All the facets of running a business, Spanish language learning, maintaining an art practice, creative technology, parenting
Website: https://field-collective.land/
Instagram: @field_collective_land
My name is Salina Isaq
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I'm a civil rights attorney. I'm a foodie who loves to bake, go hiking, read, dance, and sit in the sun!
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Babysitting, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Music, Technology, Nonprofits, Event planning, Political organizing & activism, Food & cooking, Carpooling
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Cooking, gardening, and working with fiber-based arts!
Instagram: @salinaa.x
My name is Niba Audrey Nirmal
My pronouns are: She/her/hers
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I'm a content creator, exploring plants and science through makeup. I'm into unique chip flavours, science, makeup, plants, journaling, meditation, yoga, pilates, reading and petting cats.
Ask me about: Public speaking, Visual arts/crafts, Marketing, Pet sitting, Exercising/hiking, Technology, Graphic Design, Running a business, Podcasting/radio, Film/TV, Fashion/jewelry, Science, Food & cooking, Gardening, Meditation
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Everyone at the Ruby! Especially those with overlapping interests <3
Website: www.notesbyniba.com
Instagram: @notesbyniba
Twitter: @NotesByNiba
My name is Hadas
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I’m a writer, dancer, and music lover
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Exercising/hiking, Film/TV
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Everything :)
Website: hadasgoshen.com
Instagram: @hadasgoshen
Twitter: @hadasgoshen
My name is Erin Bank
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I'm a grant writer and consultant specializing in research strategy for my day job; I write fiction, personal essays, blogs on the side.
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Pet sitting, Exercising/hiking, Music, Science, Political organizing & activism, Gardening
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Freelancing, running and kite surfing, science, politics (local and national), wine, gardening and indoor plants, dog training, journalism
Website: www.bankoferin.com
Instagram: @bankoferin
Twitter: @bankoferin
My name is Tammy
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I read, write, hike with my dog. Am constantly on the hunt for great grocery stores. Am a beginner cook + surfer.
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Publicity, Exercising/hiking, Music, Film/TV, Food & cooking, Carpooling, Gardening
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Meeting new folks! I moved to San Francisco last year and still have brand new eyes when it comes to the Bay area and the communities in it.
Also always love hearing about favorite grocery stores, small business, good books and snack recommendations.
Instagram: @tamgelos
My name is Tara Seshan
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: Scientist turned technologist with an interest in telling better stories and building community. I work on climate/carbon reduction during my day, and write at night!
Ask me about: Public speaking, Event planning, Babysitting, Pet sitting, Housesitting, Exercising/hiking, Music, Technology, Running a business, Science
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Screenwriting and directing, and generally love movies
Instagram: @tarstarr
Twitter: @tarstarr
My name is Catherine Thomas
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I'm a social psychologist studying behavioral science, culture, poverty and inequality. I'm into learning about different cultures and travel. Nearby, I'm interested in dancing, seeing live music, and going on city and nature adventures.
Ask me about: Exercising/hiking, Music, Nonprofits
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: foraging, queer theory, how to sing well, among a million other things :)
Website: www.catherinethomas.org
Instagram: @ccatthomas
Twitter: @ccatthomas
My name is Gloria Yu
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: fiction, nonfiction, history, psychoanalysis, brewing, bowling
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Visual arts/crafts, Pet sitting, Exercising/hiking, Meditation
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I'd love to connect over books, art, meditation, and building a snail aquarium.
Want to learn about web design, finance, and architecture.
My name is Shasha Du
My pronouns are: she/hers
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I'm a Co-Founder & Creative Director of Wild Awake, a nonprofit org that curates immersive outdoor experiences for adults & youth to bring us closer to the earth, each other, and ourselves.
Ask me about: Visual arts/crafts, Marketing, Exercising/hiking, Music, Nonprofits, Photography, Graphic Design, Running a business, Political organizing & activism, Gardening
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Creative writing
Website: www.shashaxdu.com
Instagram: @shalaladu
My name is Yume Kim
My pronouns are: she/hers
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: I am an educator who specializes in nonfiction essay writing along with creative writing as well. In my spare time, in addition to reading and writing, I also enjoy watching documentaries and true crime vlogs. I also have interests in researching and conversing on topics relating to social justice.
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Exercising/hiking, Music, Event planning, Podcasting/radio, Film/TV, Fashion/jewelry, Political organizing & activism, Food & cooking
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Political organizing & activism, fashion/jewelry, and podcasting/radio.
Website: https://www.yumekim-poet.com
Instagram: @yume.kim_poet
Twitter: @YumeKim7
My name is Minyoung Lee
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: East Bay
What I do / What I’m into: Writing, visual arts and crafts, the outdoors, cats, investing, trying to finish this novel.
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Visual arts/crafts, Pet sitting, Exercising/hiking, Technology, Accounting/finance /investing, Food & cooking
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Local hiking trails, interesting nooks and crannies in the Bay Area, local histories, running a food business.
Website: https://myleeis.com/
Instagram: @@minyoungleeis
Twitter: @@minyoungleeis
My name is Kate Jung
Email:
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: In my day job, I work as a program manager in tech, but in my own time, I am an aspiring scifi/fantasy novelist working on the first draft of my book. I also enjoy exploring the little joys of a simple life, from learning how to cook a new meal to exploring new neighborhoods.
Ask me about: Writing/editing, Exercising/hiking, Graphic Design, Running a business, Accounting/finance /investing, Food & cooking, Interior design, Dungeons and Dragons, Board Games
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I love to cultivate my own physical and mental wellbeing by learning new hobbies and skills. Right now, I'm excited about learning more about: Designing and decorating my apartment, brewing my own coffee at home, learning the basics of painting, investing and personal finance, and strength training.
Website:
Instagram: @kate.b.jung
Twitter: @
My name is Kelly Gannon
My pronouns are: she/her
I live in: San Francisco
What I do / What I’m into: Currently: Learning & Evaluation at NDWA Labs, the social innovation arm of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. I'm into researching social justice movements, developing frameworks for understanding collective organizing, and building practical tools for activists, organizations, and funders.
Ask me about: Exercising/hiking, Technology, Nonprofits, Political organizing & activism
What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: (1) Art - I'd love to spend more time drawing and painting (2) Writing - as a regular practice.
San Francisco, CA