Nicki Lisa Cole is a sociologist at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She earned a Master of Arts from UCSB in 2006, and a Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College in 2002. Her dissertation research examines the growing practice of ethical consumption in the United States. Nicki’s research focuses on the coffee industry, its ethical sourcing models, and how such coffee is marketed. She interviews consumers and people who work in the industry in order to understand the identities, values, and practices that surround ethical consumption today. Nicki is committed to fighting for social justice through researching social problems, and by writing and teaching about them. She believes fiercely in the motto of New Hampshire, her home state: Live free or die.
Website: http://www.nickilisacole.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/nickilisacole
Email: nickilcole@gmail.com
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Barry Comer
Louisville, Kentucky
A long history in the arts, Barry Comer defined himself as a sculptor and fine artist in the 70’s, and a commercial artist in the 80’s until now.
His travels include a yearly pilgrimage to France, finding like-minded individuals who breathe life for the sake of life. Mr. Comer admires the poet Jacques Prevert for the simplicity and truth of word. Further, his poems and writing reflect a rhythm sewn from patches of the American experience.
Mr. Comer’s perspectives question the basic principals that are held true. His views of social equality define him emotionally and profoundly.
http://barrycomer.wordpress.com
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Caty DiDonato Anderson is from the tiniest of towns in western Massachusetts. She has worked as a public school teacher as well as an administrator for a private education company. Having received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in English, Caty works as a freelance writer and editor. She now resides in the Washington, DC area with her husband, Zach, and their son, James.
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Charles Webb A frequent contributor to Comics Bulletin, Twitchfilm, and his own blog, Monster In Your Veins, I do more than write about comics, movies, and games – I make my own. I was the lead writer on the horror-mystery mobile game “Exile,” and contributing writer to several other titles for both classic mobile and home platforms. Most recently I was the lead game designer at Ubisoft sister company Advanced Mobile Applications.
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Eryn-Ashlei Bailey is a Bostonian native who currently resides in the Metro New York area. She completed her B.A. in Psychology from St. John’s University where she also studied Mandarin, Chinese. Eryn has conducted psycho-social, medical, and environmental research. When she’s off the clock, Eryn spends time learning about world cultures, languages, and the best restaurants in town. She is currently working on her first novel A Beautiful Autymn. You can find more of Eryn’s work ranging from free-writes, poetry, and social analysis at http://autymn.wordpress.com
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Jessica Ocheltree is a writer and editor living in the exciting, interesting and sometimes confusing city of Tokyo. She loves traveling and learning new languages and is rarely to be found without a book or two within arm’s reach. She writes a regular column on NPO/NGOs and volunteer work in Japan for Metropolis Magazine and specializes in English as a Foreign Language materials.
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Serena Freewomyn is a freelance writer based in Tucson, Arizona. She earned her BA in Women’s Studies from Arizona State University. Serena has written for Curve Magazine, Feminists For Choice, and Queercents. She is currently working on a historical novel about the women’s suffrage movement.
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Victoria Belle-Miller has a passion for all things creative, including writing, graphic design, music and photography. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri because she wanted to use her writing to expose the world’s injustices and improve society by placing certain issues under the microscope in order to raise awareness. Since graduating, her goal has been to continue shedding light on important issues through her blogging and other avenues. In addition to her hobbies, she also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Victoria wants to make the most of every day she has on this earth, because each moment we are given is truly precious.
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