Matteo is a veteran screenwriter, budding graphic novelist, and all around good guy who lives in Southeast Portland.

Lois Ruskai Melina is a writer, educator, and rower who lives in Southwest Portland.

Aileen Sheedy is a filmmaker and storyteller who lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

Amy Ouellette is a professional photographer, a wife, a mom, and an all around cool person who lives in North Portland.

Waka T. Brown is an Asian American writer, artist, educator, and mother of three sons… among other things.