Erin Bank

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

Tammy Tarng

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

Tara Seshan

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

Serena Bian

My name is Serena Bian

My pronouns are: she/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I work with the US Surgeon General to elevate loneliness & social isolation as a public health issue. I'm in love with soulful friendship, warm dinner parties, creating community with neighbors, learning from others, and the fresh, crisp, morning air.

Ask me about: Solitude and silence, social healing, spirituality, and co-hosting a dinner potluck!

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Writing, podcasting, going on grand adventures :)

Instagram: @serenas_honey

Twitter: @serenabian1

Taylor Hesselgrave

My name is Taylor Hesselgrave

My pronouns are: she/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: Bird Watching, Yoga, Cats, Salary Negotiation, Personal Finance, Financial Literacy, Software Engineering

Ask me about: Exercising/hiking, Accounting/finance /investing

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Digital Painting, Interior Decorating, Yoga, Birding, best of the Bay Area (restaurants, views, secrets, treasures)

Reva Abrol

My name is Reva Abrol

My pronouns are: she/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a Senior Project Manager with Meta's Child Safety team. Outside of work, I'm into dancing (mostly hip hop & Argentine tango), reading fiction, and learning how to make latte art.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Pet sitting, Technology

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I'm interested in learning more about podcasting, photography, film, political organizing & activism, and cooking!

Instagram: @revaraveeee

Catherine Thomas

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

Amy K. Bell

My name is Amy K. Bell

My pronouns are: she/her

I live in: East Bay

What I do / What I’m into: Writer, Early Childhood Educator, Mom, Editor at Drop Leaf Press

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Political organizing & activism, Food & cooking, Gardening

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Events, Visual Art, Dance/Theater

Website: amykbell.com

Instagram: @amykbell

Katherine Lin

My name is Katherine Lin

My pronouns are: she/her

I live in: South Bay

What I do / What I’m into: Writer and Lawyer (tenants-rights advocate and former fellow at ACLU)

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Public speaking, Nonprofits, Film/TV, Fashion/jewelry, Political organizing & activism

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I adore pop culture and would love to chat with you about all things tv/movies/celeb. I'm also down to talk about writing, publishing, practicing law, and your dream dog!

Website: https://www.katherine-lin.com/

Gloria Yu

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.

Shasha Du

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

Yume Kim

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

Rita Chang-Eppig

My name is Rita Chang-Eppig

My pronouns are: she/hers

I live in: East Bay

What I do / What I’m into: I'm a fiction writer and an adjunct professor of clinical psychology. I love speculative fiction of all kinds, and my book, a historical novel with speculative elements about the infamous pirate queen of China, is coming out in 2023! As a general rule, if it's nerdy or woo-woo, I'm into it: graphic novels, anime, neuroscience, astrology, Tarot, martial arts, fire-spinning, arguing/talking for too long about certain TV shows.

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Music, Film/TV, Fashion/jewelry, Science

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I would love to learn more about publicity and marketing, and I feel like I'm woefully undereducated when it comes to "classic" film/tv. I want to start nurturing my very limited ability in the visual arts. I also like the idea of cooking, but honestly, I just like to eat.

Website: rchetypes.com

Instagram: @rche_types

Twitter: @rche_types

Emily Parent

My name is Emily Parent

My pronouns are: she/her and they/them

I live in: South Bay

What I do / What I’m into: Writer, Podcaster, Zinester, Video Editor. My day job: I create and manage media-making classes and experiences at a non-profit television station in Palo Alto - The Midpen Media Center

Ask me about: Writing/editing, Event planning, Nonprofits, Podcasting/radio, Film/TV, Veganism

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Homesteading (cooking, canning, sewing, gardening, general DIY), Digital Art,

Website: emilyzines.com

Instagram: @oat.milk.emily

Julia Dionne

My name is Julia Dionne

My pronouns are: she/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I work as a social impact communications consultant.

Ask me about: I love to find new small batch wineries, cycle, do yoga, cook, backpack, and read literature!

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: I love to find new small batch wineries, cycle, do yoga, cook, backpack, and read literature!

Website: https://buttondown.email/juliadionne

Instagram: @julialucydionne

Tara Seshan

My name is Tara Seshan

Email:

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: Curious about screenwriting and directing, and generally love movies.

Website:

Instagram: @tarstarr

Twitter: @tarstarr

Serena Bian

My name is Serena Bian

Email:

My pronouns are: she/her

I live in: San Francisco

What I do / What I’m into: I work with the US Surgeon General to elevate loneliness & social isolation as a public health issue. I'm in love with soulful friendship, warm dinner parties, creating community with neighbors, learning from others, and the fresh, crisp, morning air.

Ask me about: Solitude and silence, social healing, spirituality, and co-hosting a dinner potluck!

What I'm interested in, or would like to learn more about: Writing, podcasting, going on grand adventures :)

Website:

Instagram: @serenas_honey

Twitter: @serenabian1