Authors

Olupero R. Aiyenimelo

Olupero R. Aiyenimelo is currently a research coordinator in pediatric oncology. She is also a writer, poet, and performance artist with activist tendencies.

Shasha Ali

Shasha Ali is a freelance writer and aspiring journalist. Born in Singapore, bred with Indonesian & Muslim values and based in New Zealand, she constantly seeks to share her stories, locally and globally. She is a women's studies graduate with a passion for indigenous and migrant experiences, the ro

Nadia Anguiano

Nadia Anguiano graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from Florida State University; a M.A. in English Literature from the University of Exeter; and an M.Res. in Women’s Studies from Lancaster University. She is a freelance writer whose work tends to focus on feminist issues.

Julie Ardelean

Julie Ardelean is an English Writing major and Studio Art minor at DePauw University. She loves reading, running, being outside, poetry, cooking, and trying new things. She once read the phrase 'connoisseur of life,' and thought it sounded nice--She supposes that's her goal.

Rachell Arteaga

Rachell Arteaga works at The Women's Media Center (WMC) in New York. She is passionate about making a difference for women and girls in the media.

Tara Betts

Tara Betts is the author of Arc & Hue. She is a Cave Canem fellow. Tara teaches creative writing at Rutgers University, and her work has appeared in Essence, Bum Rush the Page, and both Spoken Word Revolution anthologies.

Tara Betts

Tara Betts is the author of Arc & Hue. She is a Cave Canem fellow. Tara teaches creative writing at Rutgers University, and her work has appeared in Essence, Bum Rush the Page, and both Spoken Word Revolution anthologies.

Monica Byrne

Monica Byrne is a writer and playwright based in Durham, NC. In previous lives, she's worked for NASA and NPR and is also a licensed private pilot and yoga instructor.

Abigail Chance

Abigail Chance is a student at Brown University who enjoys teaching, traveling, and writing feminist articles that get people talking. She believes knowledge, discussion, and positive communities can be incredibly empowering tools!

Katherine J. Chen

Katherine J. Chen is an English major at Princeton University with a certificate in Creative Writing. She works as a freelance writer, editor, and intern for a variety of websites and publications.

Krista Ciminera

Krista Ciminera lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, as a bicycle messenger. When she’s not riding her bike, she writes as a way to make sense of the world, plays guitar in her band, Zombie Dogs, bakes vegan goods, gets crafty, and seeks out knowledge every chance she gets.

Christina Colangelo

Tess Dehoog

Tess DeHoog (tess@vcn.bc.ca) is a sexy, fat girl from Vancouver, Canada. She's young, pretty, and intends to make every fat person in the world love his or her body.

Reema Desai

Currently finishing up her degree in International Relations with minors in Women's Studies and Diplomacy at the University of Central Florida, Reema hopes to get a masters in International Development. She is passionate about world affairs, photography, volunteerism, traveling, women's rights and hot sauce!

Tivoli Economou

Tivoli is currently working on her Master's degree in Adolescent Education. Her content concentration is in English Language Arts. When she's not in school or studying, she enjoys reading, writing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Tivoli Economou

Tivoli is currently working on her Master's degree in Adolescent Education. Her content concentration is in English Language Arts. When she's not in school or studying, she enjoys reading, writing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Rachel Fernandez

Rachel Fernandez was born in Miami to Cuban parents but spent her childhood in Caracas, Venezuela. She was homeschooled until she went to college. She is finishing her BA in Women's Studies at Florida State University, which she attends with her husband.

Janice Formichella

Janice Formichella is a long-time women’s rights activist & feminist writer. She received her MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management from NYU and has a goal of working with women in developing countries. Janice holds BA degrees in English and Women’s Studies from Arizona State University.

Victoria Garcia

Victoria Garcia is a writer, teacher and mother who teaches girls and women how to make their own type of writing! She loves it most when girls work together to create awesome stories that they share with other people. Victoria thinks that every girl has something important to say!

Cj Golden

C.J. Golden, author of TAO OF THE DEFIANT WOMAN, and the award winning TAO-GIRLS RULE! is a freelance writer and motivational speaker who travels the country inspiring all with her dynamic spirit and vision as she helps others explore their unique journeys through life. She is an increasingly import

Emma Goodman

Emma Goodman is a third generation feminist from Texas. She received two BA’s from the University of Colorado - Boulder in Women and Gender Studies and Political Science. Emma is an avid believer in Bikram yoga, reading books outside, indulging in desserts, and laughing.

Caitlin Graham

Caitlin Graham (http://caitlingraham.com) is a writer, actor, and film teacher from Brooklyn. She writes film articles for various publications and is a regular contributor and editor for The Feminist Review (http://feministreview.org).

Lindsey Holland

Lindsey Holland graduated from the University of Alabama with a concentration in journalism with a minor in creative writing. She has interned with six different publications, including a national magazine, and freelanced for newspapers in Alabama.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., is mother to three computer-savvy kids. She has written about families and the Internet for two decades.

Jessica Jernigan

I’m a writer, a student, and a mom. I graduated from Bryn Mawr College, an awesome school for women, and now I’m working on a Master’s degree in English Literature from Central Michigan University.

Hannah Kuhn-Gale & Jill Kuhn, Ph.D.

Hannah is a 5th grader who was recently published in the book “She’s Out There: Essays by 35 Young Women Who Aspire to Lead the Nation." Jill is a psychologist, writer, wife, and mother to Hannah and her younger sister.

Maria Khan

Maria Khan is the Founder and Editor of The Human Postcard, the Middle East Editor at BreakingTweets and the Humanitarian Issues Examiner at Examiner.com. Since completing her M.A. in International Relations, Maria has been actively involved with several NGOs. She is currently pursuing a second gra

Bri King

Bri King is an Australian counsellor and social worker. She is staunch advocate of Fat Acceptance, supporter of Health at Every Size and blogs at www.fatlotofgood.org.au. Bri also works in the areas of academic research and does wedding photography on the side.

Jen Klee

Tara Laxer

Tara Laxer, Director of Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches, has been a educator for the Equal Rights Alliance for a decade and an advocate for issues concerning women and girls and veterans. Tara is a former chief of staff to a State Senator. She resides in Boca Raton.

Un Jung Lim

Nina Lopez-Ortiz

Nina Lopez – Ortiz is an 18 year old high school student who grew up in New York City, but now lives in a small, rural town. She has written three YA novels that she intends to self-publish and will major in English in college once she decides where she wants to go. As a homeschooled student, Nina d

Nyketha Lyken

Nyketha is a Guyanese native and a recent grad of the University of Richmond.

Nyketha Lyken

Nyketha is a Guyanese native and a recent grad of the University of Richmond.

Rebecca Miner

Rebecca developed a strong passion for feminism her first semester at college in Intro to Feminisms, a class she almost dropped. She graduated with a degree in Women's and Gender Studies, worked as an advocate at a domestic violence shelter, and for a sexual assault recovery program. She is most o

Rebecca Miner

Rebecca developed a strong passion for feminism her first semester at college in Intro to Feminisms, a class she almost dropped. She graduated with a degree in Women's and Gender Studies, worked as an advocate at a domestic violence shelter, and for a sexual assault recovery program. She is most o

Mica Miro

Mica Miro attended an all women's college where there were lots of original, forward-thinkers; she was surrounded by hairy legs ("Yaaay!"). The Pippi-look, though, was a one-shot deal. "It took so long, I couldn't be bothered to do it again."

Beth Mistretta

Yeah, sure, Beth Mistretta (emistre@aol.com) did graduate with a journalism degree from a good Chicago university, and did get a job in her field as Community News Coordinator for a daily newspaper. But way more important, she is also a fitness instructor at an all-women's health club, where she's

Shannon Nichols

Shannon Nichols graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Sociology and Women's Studies and has spent her career advocating for healthy relationships for both children and adults. She is currently director of the Community Safety Network in Jackson Hole, WY.

Molly O' Donnel

My name is Molly and I am nineteen. I am currently double majoring in English with a creative writing emphasis and film. I love to read, write, play violin, watch movies, and hang out with my friends.

Tricia Perry

Tricia Perry loves writing, travel, languages and the internet. She wants to make the world a better place for everyone, girls included. She currently works as Web Coordinator for the National Campaign to Restore Civil Rights in New York.

Jerome Peters

Jessica Powers

Jessica (J.L.) Powers is the author of THE CONFESSIONAL (Knopf 2007), a young adult novel that includes a murder, a kidnapping, and a race riot. It is set in her home town of El Paso, Texas. She travels as much as possible and recently spent two months in South Africa doing research for another book

Chella Quint

Chella Quint writes the comedy print zine Adventures in Menstruating. She is a comedy writer and performer originally from New York who now lives in the UK. She also contributes to Feminist Review and Subtext Magazine, as well as performing comedy around the UK and Europe.

Rachel R.

Rachel is a high-school junior who loves the idea of a book that celebrates women.

Meg Rayford

Meg Rayford is an M.B.A. student and the Director of Public Relations for a nonprofit working to solve the global water crisis. She is passionate about strategic collaboration between businesses and nonprofits, sustainable business practices, and social entrepreneurship. Meg holds a Master's d

Amanda Recupido

Amanda ReCupido is a writer and publicist living in New York. She is the author of the blog The Undomestic Goddess. You can also find her on Twitter @TheUndomestic.

Jessica Reese

Jeannette Sanchez

Jeannette Sanchez is a Latina, Feminist, writer, mother, activist, and organizer. She holds a BA in Psychology and Women's Studies, an MBA, and an MA in American Culture Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She works full-time at her alma mater.

Jeannette Sanchez

Jeannette Sanchez is a Latina, Feminist, writer, mother, activist, and organizer. She holds a BA in Psychology and Women's Studies, an MBA, and an MA in American Culture Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She works full-time at her alma mater.

Rachel Scheib

Rachel Scheib is a writer and educator living in the Pittsburgh, PA area. She likes to learn and write about social justice and continues to study postcolonial and feminist critical theory. In her free time, she spends time with her family and friends and hopes to travel and write about it.

Brittany Shoot

Brittany Shoot is a freelance writer living in Copenhagen, Denmark. She earned a Master's degree in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College in Boston. She believes girls are often much smarter than adults think they are.

Julie Simons

Julie Simons is the founder and president of Girl Future. She is passionate about helping girls find their voices so that they can achieve successful, independent futures. She'd love to hear from you via e-mail: julie@girlfuture.com.

Alicia Sowisdral

Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch

Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch is a recent graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT. She was senior co-editor of the Feminist Scholarship Review and Women Unite! at the Women and Gender Resource Action Center. She is an advocate for women's health and a certified sexual assault crisis counselor.

Gabrielle Stillman

Gabrielle Stillman is an 11 year old independent girl and a very proud female horse racing fan!

Gabrielle Stillman

Gabrielle Stillman is an 11 year old independent girl and a very proud female horse racing fan!

Lauren Tetenbaum

Lauren Tetenbaum is a New Yorker currently studying law and social work. During college at the University of Pennsylvania, she studied history, women's studies, and communications. Lauren is now earning her JD/MSW. Lauren thinks that working with young women makes life more interesting!

Lauren Tetenbaum

Lauren Tetenbaum is a New Yorker currently studying law and social work. During college at the University of Pennsylvania, she studied history, women's studies, and communications. Lauren is now earning her JD/MSW. Lauren thinks that working with young women makes life more interesting!

Ari Valderrama

A sophmore in high school who lives in Chicago, Ari Valderrama loves to read, dance and hang out with friends. Never ever diss the show Bones to her. Check out her blog at Reading in Color.

Vanessa Van Petten

Vanessa Van Petten was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA with a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and Political Science, but her true passion is helping teens and parents. She hopes to open up new lines of communication between teens and parents throug

Vanessa Van Petten

Vanessa Van Petten was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Emory University. Her true passion is opening up new lines of communication between teens and parents. She is the founder of www.radicalparenting.com and the author of You're Grounded!: How to Stop Fighting and Make the

Vanessa Van Petten

Vanessa Van Petten was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from Emory University. Her true passion is helping teens and parents. She is the founder of www.radicalparenting.com and the author of You're Grounded!: How to Stop Fighting and Make the Teenage Years Easier.

Vanessa Van Petten

Vanessa Van Petten was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from Emory University. Her true passion is helping teens and parents. She is the founder of www.radicalparenting.com and the author of You're Grounded!: How to Stop Fighting and Make the Teenage Years Easier.

Tina Vasquez

Tina Vasquez is a freelance writer from the Los Angeles area. She's beginning to love California again, though she never stopped loving books, learning, or asking questions. She may or may not return to school one day, but she will always write in some capacity.

Liz Vogtsberger

I’m working on my PhD in English Literature (with an emphasis on women’s studies) at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I also love to read, watch movies, exercise, cook, travel, and (occasionally) shop. You can e-mail me at DoubleTake@girlfuture.com.

Tristan Hiegler, Western Front Editorial Board

The Western Front is an independent student newspaper serving Western Washington University since 1970.

Allissa Wickham

Allissa Wickham is a writer, theater-maker, and cake enthusiast living in Massachusetts. She also works with middle and high school students to produce awesome plays. Allissa loves movies, roller coasters, dogs, and going places she has never been before.

Mai'a Williams Carpenter

Samantha Wynn

Samantha is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where she majored in Women's Studies. She loves to read, write, listen to good music, and laugh with my friends and family.

Natalia Yaacob

Natalia graduated with a Professional Writing degree from Champlain College, and is originally from Caracas, Venezuela. She enjoys discussing female characters and roles in video games, and, on occasion, being ridiculously lazy with her two cats and her boyfriend.

Natalia Yaacob

Natalia graduated with a Professional Writing degree from Champlain College, and is originally from Caracas, Venezuela. She enjoys discussing female characters and roles in video games, and, on occasion, being ridiculously lazy with her two cats and her boyfriend.

Elizabeth Young

Elizabeth Young, no longer a carpenter by profession, is still a proud handywoman who digs power tools ("Pass the saber saw, please"). As for her phobia of heights, rock climbing is now her favorite hobby—from inside the gym to outdoors in New Zealand and Thailand.