Janeil Engelstad was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1961. She has an MFA in photography from New York University and the International Center of Photography’s dual program. Her work spans different media and is focused upon making “a generative and positive contribution to people and the planet.”
Mark Seliger was born in Amarillo, Texas, in 1959. He is an acclaimed photographer, most recognized for his portraiture, and was the chief photographer for Rolling Stone from 1992 to 2002. Afterwards, he worked at GQ and Vanity Fair until 2012.
Jody Quon, born in Montreal, Canada, in 1966, studied art and fashion at the Rhode Island School of Design before transitioning to the worlds of photography and journalism. She began at The New York Times Magazine as a photo researcher and became Deputy Photo Editor, working under their renowned photography director, Kathy Ryan.
Isis Davis-Marks is a multidisciplinary artist born in Harlem, New York, in 1997. At Yale College, she studied philosophy and visual art. Her work spans the disciplines of writing, painting, and fiber arts, focused upon investigating manifestations of love and…
Raye Zaragoza is a singer-songwriter and proud Japanese-American and Indigenous artist based in Los Angeles. Her music challenges traditional expectations of women and explores themes of self-discovery, strength, and joy. Her latest album, Hold That Spirit, explores the female experience and emotional healing, featuring collaborations exclusively with female artists. Zaragoza writes for Netflix’s Spirit Rangers, a Native-led animated series, and recently toured nationally in the reimagined Broadway production of Peter Pan.
Silver Iocovozzi is the chef-owner of the Filipinx restaurant Neng Jr.’s in Asheville, North Carolina. Neng Jr. has been nominated for a James Beard Award and recognized as one of the Best Restaurants by The New York Times and Bon Appétit. A second-generation Filipinx and Southern native, Silver blends Filipinx flavors with Southern barbecue traditions. A 2023 Time100 Next honoree, Silver has cooked in cities worldwide and has held roles at acclaimed spots including Asheville’s Buxton Hall Barbecue and Palm Heights Grand Cayman.
Deborah Copaken is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including Shutterbabe, The Red Book, Between Here and April, and Ladyparts. A contributing writer at The Atlantic, she has also written for Emily in Paris. Her work as a photojournalist and Emmy Award–winning news producer has appeared in Time, Newsweek, and The New York Times. Her essays have been published in The New Yorker, The Guardian, The Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Her New York Times column “When Cupid Is a Prying Journalist” inspired an episode of the Modern Love series. She currently leads the Webby Award-winning Substack newsletter Ladyparts as its founder, writer, and publisher.
Ari Weinzweig was born in 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. He is a co-founder of Zingerman’s, a gourmet food business group in Ann Arbor, Michigan, comprising eateries such as Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Miss Kim, and Zingerman’s Bake House.
