Creators

Meet our collective of creators: the dedicated visionaries who bring this platform to life with their meaningful contributions.

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Marilyn Garson

Writer | She/Her

Marilyn is an author determined to write in ways that place human lives and human rights at the centre of our understanding of global issues.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Rowena Bahl

Founder & Lead Editor | She/Her

Rowena is passionate about using storytelling to highlight the impact of systemic discrimination, inequality and marginalisation, with a focus on finding solutions and creating inclusivity.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Matshidiso Mashinini

Fact Checker | She/Her

Matshidiso holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Psychology. She is passionate about understanding human behaviour and finding solutions that benefit society.

South Africa
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Taylah Shannon

Managing Editor, Themes & Conscious Community | She/Her

Taylah is a youth worker committed to advancing youth development in the non-profit sector through an intersectional lens.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Clare Travaglia

Editor | She/Her

Clare is a writer, editor and reviewer passionate about climate justice and committed to creating a sustainable future.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Ashley Whitley

Editor | She/Her

Ashley is a passionate advocate for the power of storytelling in shaping discourse around societal issues.

United States
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Ozair Khan

Managing Editor, Pioneering Programs | He/Him

Ozair loves to help writers harness the power of language to tell meaningful stories about pressing societal issues.

Canada
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Matilda Dawson

Social Media Editor & Creator | She/Her

Matilda blends her background in politics and human rights with digital media to address and illuminate pressing social issues

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Michelle Cherry

Proofreader | She/Her

Throughout her life, Michelle has admired language's power to affect the human spirit, impart wisdom and inspire change.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Charlotte Graham

Proofreader | She/Her

Charlotte strongly believes in the power of the written word to record the joys and horrors of humanity and promote positive change by holding society accountable.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Alex Henshaw

Transcriber | He/Him

Alex is a passionate advocate for the betterment of communities and the environment.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Tim McVicar

Writer | He/Him

Tim is a solution-focused journalist, researcher and educator dedicated to challenging problematic and harmful societal narratives.

Finland
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Caitlin Wright

Social Fiction Writer | She/Her

As a social fiction writer for The Lovepost, Caitlin strives to bring attention to key societal issues and offer a new, human-centred view of the world.

United Kingdom
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Mizy Judah Clifton

Writer | He/Him

Mizy is a London-based journalist with a passion for politics at various scales, addressing both the overarching 'Big P' events and the community-based dynamics of 'small p' politics.

United Kingdom
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Alison Kotch

Writer | She/Her

Alison loves educating and inspiring readers through her work, and believes in the power of storytelling to drive both self-improvement and social change.

United States
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Honor Rush

Writer | She/Her

Honor values learning from others’ perspectives and life experiences. She believes each person has a story to tell and writing connects a global community.

Australia
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Professor Sophie-Grace Chappell

Writer | She/Her

Professor Sophie-Grace Chappell is a renowned philosopher passionate about exploring ethics, moral philosophy and the lived human experience.

United Kingdom
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Tenisha Kumar

Writer | She/Her

Tenisha is passionate about building resilient communities, ensuring access to mental health services and social justice advocacy

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Nina Katungi

Writer: Poetry & Prose | She/Her

Nina explores the complexities of human emotion through her personal experiences with love, loss and life. She writes to understand herself and she writes to understand others.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Dayna East

Environmental Writer | She/Her

Dayna is passionate about understanding and highlighting the intersection of human psychology and the climate crisis.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Christina Huntington

Relationships Director & Writer | She/Her

Christina believes that love can and will save humanity, so it is our duty to spread love wherever we go, in whatever we do and in everything that we create.

United States
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Dr Jin Ng

Writer | He/Him

Jin enjoys exploring the intersections of culture and identity, particularly in relation to his Malaysian heritage.

Australia
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Catherine Phillips

Writer | She/Her

Catherine's writing consistently reflects the theme of human connection triumphing over social and environmental challenges.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Paul Stokes

Audience Development Lead | He/Him

Paul is a digital marketing expert with over 10 years of experience, focused on growing The Lovepost’s audience while championing sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Jules Tobias

Writer | she/they/he

Jules is a California-based poet and writer, driven by a commitment to human rights, with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights, feminism and mental health advocacy.

United States
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Tara Hurley

Writer | She/Her

Tara draws inspiration from the nature around her and writes relevantly and engagingly about pressing issues and creating a more inclusive world.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Louisa Molly Annabell

Artist & Writer | She/Her

Louisa's varied approaches—large scale drawings, paintings, a combination of those two modes and writing—often pivot around environmental concerns.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Tudor Clee

Photographer | He/Him

Tudor is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, a runway fashion designer and an avid explorer. He has travelled to and photographed extensively in over 170 countries.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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Gabriella Morton

Photographer | She/Her

Gabriella is a content creator whose ultimate goal is to encourage sustainable, eco-friendly, leave-no-trace practices.

Indonesia
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Hannah Savage

Writer & Illustrator | She/Her

Hannah is a devoted lover of art, film and all things creative and believes that communication is the most valuable tool in progressing towards a better world.

Aotearoa New Zealand
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David Gloudemans

Social Fiction Writer | He/Him

David is fascinated with the universal art form known as short fiction.

United States
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Phoebe Caval

Editorial Coordinator | She/Her

Phoebe plays a key role in supporting our writers by conducting research, liaising with experts and coordinating interviews to ensure our stories are well-informed and impactful.

United States
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Anjeli Sharma

Writer | She/Her

Anjeli is a London-based writer passionate about human rights and the intersection of healthcare and climate change.

United Kingdom
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Emma Cornhill

Writer | She/Her

Emma is a writer passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical law and real-world environmental and social issues.

New Zealand