Némesis Mora is a journalist and cultural editor with a decade of experience. She completed a master's degree in journalism from the University of Puerto Rico and holds certifications in creative writing and literary journalism from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and New York University (NYU).

Jennifer Hernandez (she/her/ella) is a Dominican Bilingual Journalist. She was born in a small town on the East side of the Dominican Republic and migrated to the United States at eight years old. Her writing journey came from a desire to master English soon after arriving in the States.

Daisy Murguia (she/her/ella) is a University of California, Irvine alumni and Mexican-American writer based in Southern California. Previously, she worked as a Content Writing Editor for InSight Magazine, covering issues related to poverty in Southern California. Daisy is passionate about storytelling and giving a voice to marginalized communities. When Daisy isn’t reading a book, she can be found at a coffee shop or cooking.

Nigel Thompson is a Philadelphia-based freelance reporter and editor. His work has appeared in Billy Penn, AL DÍA News, and Merion West, among other publications. He is also a correspondent for The Philadelphia Hall Monitor. 

Alex is a filmmaker, producer, videographer, FAA certified drone pilot, and editor. He is the founder of AP Films which is a full service production company. They can do any and every phase of production from research, scripting, producing, directing, shooting, and editing. They travel all around the United States and do broadcast work for commercials, weddings, promos, documentaries, and corporate videos.

Since receiving a BFA degree from Penn State University, Scott Burkett has established Burkett Photography, a business that specializes in portraits, corporate and wedding photography. As a ¡Presente! Media collaborator, Burkett Photography has captured candids, portraits, events, and cityscapes

Valerie Dowret (they/she/he) is a journalist based in Philadelphia. Valerie works as an Editorial Associate at Resolve Philly, where they bridge gaps between newsrooms and Philadelphia communities through programming and reporting. They prioritize writing stories from a solutions lens. Valerie also freelances for local publications like Germantown Info Hub, Kensington Voice, WHYY’s PlanPhilly, and Techinical.ly Media. They found their love for journalism at an early age from the studios of New York’s WBAI Pacifica and has since graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in journalism. In their free time, they enjoy finding Philly’s best hiking spots and teaching themself to skateboard

Silvia Ferrer (she/her/ella) is a University of California, Riverside alumni and Mexican-American journalist based in Southern California. Currently, she works for a local government agency where she manages social media content and provides education and resources on sustainability. Previously, she worked as the Managing Editor for The Highlander Newspaper, where she covered university news, the Riverside area, and Arts & Entertainment. Silvia is passionate about writing and uplifting BIPOC communities. When she’s not reading a romance novel, Silvia can be found in a spin class or cozying up to her orange cat.

Carlos José Pérez Sámano is a writer and poet from Mexico. He has 4 published books in Mexico and two anthologies in United States, Italy and India. He has an MFA in Creative Writing and MA in Publishing by Rosemont College. He is the first Artist in Residence at the Penn Museum. Currently he is writing an opera for the National Opera Orchestra in Montpellier, France.

Becca Haydu is a photographer and videographer based in Philadelphia. She is a graduate of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at Maine College of Art, where she earned a graduate certificate in Visual Storytelling. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic. As an independent visual storyteller, Becca has worked with WHYY Philadelphia, Sundance Film Festival, ITV News (UK), National Public Radio, and more.

Michelle Myers is an Ecuadorian bilingual journalist who moved to Philadelphia in 2017. She is currently a freelancer and Co-hosts the show “El Café de la Tarde,” on Philatinos Radio. Before Philatinos, she worked at AL DÍA News as a political reporter, covering the 2019 city elections and City Hall, among other topics like labor and the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to moving to the U.S., she worked for a tv station, a magazine and a native digital outlet in Ecuador covering the General Assembly and doing data journalism for the national elections.