staff

Editor-in-Chief

Ava Richards (she/her) is currently a high school senior, excited to continue managing All That’s Lit to Print in her second year as Editor-In-Chief. When she’s not busy with this magazine, her two biggest hobbies are journalism and technical theatre. She is the award-winning managing editor of podcasts for her school’s broadcast journalism program, as well as an intern at her local public radio station. She’s also the president of the technical theatre association for her school’s performing arts center and loves learning about lighting design and stage management. After she graduates, Ava can’t wait to double major in these two important aspects of her life!

Managing Editor

Lauren Chong (she/her) is currently a senior in high school who is passionate about her role in All That’s Lit to Print, which gives artists and writers a chance to publish their hard work. In addition to managing this magazine, Lauren finds herself happiest when she’s working on photography, yearbook, or STEM. She is the Editor-in-Chief of her school’s yearbook, which brings together her love for photography, design, and building a community through publication. She adores spending her free time studying computer science and math and is excited to pursue a career in engineering while still devoting her time to working on a community for artists, writers, and publishers alike.

Written Content Director

Zachary Khouri (he/him) is a senior in high school with a love for creative writing and journalism. Apart from the magazine, Zachary is a managing editor for his school’s online news publication. He has produced a number of award-winning pieces on subjects ranging from climate change to reproductive rights. As an adult, he hopes to translate his passion for journalism and creative writing into a career.

Art Content Director & Outreach Team

Katrina Sharonin (she/her) is a senior in high school with a passion for art, emergency services, and medicine. Apart from the magazine, Kat can be found volunteering at her local fire station as the lead liaison of its explorer post. In addition, Kat combines her passion for art and emergency services through her mascot design business which serves agencies from Paris, France to Queensland, Australia. Kat is a current NASA intern and California Medical Reserve Corp member working to improve public safety during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kat is dedicated to learning more about every field she is involved in and is excited to take on higher education in the near future!

Art Editor

Alexandra Gische (she/her) is a senior in high school. This is her first year on the staff and she is delighted to work with this group of people. While Alexandra is not the most artistically inclined person herself, she does have a great appreciation for art of all kinds and does try again every so often with varying degrees of success. In her free time, Alexandra can be found in the theater, both on and off the stage, reading, and baking. Planning to study biology in college, working on the staff of a magazine is not Alexandra’s main center of interest, however, she plans to give it her all to explore and learn as much as she can.

Art Editor & Online Assistant

Kaylene Lin (she/her) is a junior in high school and is very excited to be involved in her first year in All That’s Lit to Print! Outside of the magazine, she writes and edits articles for her school’s new site and has won several awards for her articles on climate change, gun laws, COVID-19, and more. She is also a fierce advocate for women's rights, indigenous people’s rights, and climate change prevention. Kaylene hopes that through journalism and design, she can shine a light on these topics and inspire change in her community. She also loves eating burritos in her free time.

Art Editor & Page Editor

Eli Wallow (he/him) is currently a high school senior set to graduate as part of the class of 2021. This is his first year being actively involved with the publication and creation process of All That’s Lit To Print, as previously an art piece or two of his was featured in past issues of the magazine, and he is eager to be a part of the process behind the magic! Outside of ATLTP, Eli creates and sells illustrations under the handle Doobashmurp, and plans to major in theater design to pursue his love of technical theater and the arts.

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Writing Editor & Topic Columnist

Keya Arora (she/her) is a junior in high school and is very excited to begin her first year working on All That’s Lit to Print! Outside of this publication, she is extremely fond of music, hiking, organizing, being a coffee enthusiast, and never says no to a good book. She also wrote for her school news site this past year on varying topics including school culture, PTSD, school shootings, and the detrimental effects of hyper-organization. She loves art and is looking forward to working with the talented team members and contributors of this publication!

Writing Editor & Topic Columnist

Maya Kaileh (she/her) is a high school senior who is very excited to begin her experience and journey in All That’s Lit to Print! Her passions include writing, music, and a love for the sciences. She usually devotes her time to schoolwork, extracurricular activities, including babysitting job opportunities, volunteering at the local library, and as a summer camp counselor; and now adding All That’s Lit to Print as well! Maya enjoys working in new creative spaces and meeting new people within them, making new friendships and memories along the way. She loves experiencing new work environments and cannot wait to begin her journey within All That’s Lit to Print and make so many fun memories.

Topic Columnist

Hanna Kryhina (she/her) is a high school junior excited to start her first year with All That's Lit to Print. She also enjoys being a part of her school's journalism program and technical theatre association. Hanna is dedicated to her passion for singing and will be participating in international choir competitions this year. She finds it imperative to be educated about the world and work with the community to address current issues. In her free time, Hanna fine-tunes her photography and design skills, tries out new recipes, or works on her artwork.

Design Editor

Brianna Cheng (she/her) is currently a high school senior who loves art, editing, and design. In addition to the magazine, she is an award-winning editor and writer in her school’s journalism program and the Chief Communications Officer for the school’s robotics team. In the future, Brianna plans on continuing her interest in visual and written communication, helping companies and individuals convey their ideas and goals. She hopes her passion and dedication to the magazine will help amplify the voices of small creators in the community.

Design Editor

Erin Kee (she/her) is a junior in high school. This will be her first year working on All That’s Lit to Print and she’s very excited to be joining the team. She admires the publication’s student perspective and the magazine’s purpose of showcasing beautiful stories told by art. Erin enjoys being in her school’s journalism program where she expresses herself through writing and design in both their online publication and magazine. She is also a part of the staff of her school’s yearbook, where she can also enjoy her love for writing, design, and capturing the memories of her school. From working in multiple publications, Erin has grown a love for the process and the rewarding feeling that the finished product brings. Outside of publications, she also plays bassoon in both her school orchestra and an award-winning community youth orchestra. She hopes to learn more about the publication process and create lasting memories in All That’s Lit to Print!

Design Editor

Eliott Yonts (they/them) is a senior in high school and loves everything to do with creating. In their free time, Eliott is a small business owner, the president of Carlmont’s Classic Films Club, and an artist in all sorts of mediums. After starting the Belmont Blapper, a comedy zine, in 2016 with their brother, Eliott has embraced and fostered their love of design. With their love of art and history, Eliott plans to go to college for graphic design and art history. They would also like to shout out their cat, Ashley!

Page Editor

Angelina Colombo (she/her) is currently a junior in high school passionate about art in any form and learning. This will be her first year as a Page Editor for All That’s Lit to Print and is ecstatic to be a part of the process. Angelina especially loves music, photography, drawing, and creating herself while observing other artists across genres and styles. Aside from art, she loves to learn about philosophy, politics, and analyzing literature, often engaging in educational videos online. She has a deep appreciation for art and is ready to embrace all forms of expression with open arms.

Page Editor

Bella Reeves (she/her) is a senior in high school who cherishes her work with the All That’s Lit to Print family to serve as a platform for young artists. As team captain of the Girls Varsity Tennis team and Editor-in-Chief of ScotCenter, her school’s media broadcasting team, Bella demonstrates her tenacity and drive to always reach her goals. As an award-winning journalist who is on the National Student Press Association Honor Roll and a 2019 graduate of the California Scholastic Press Association workshop, Reeves hopes to major in broadcast journalism and become an Academy Award-winning documentarian, in which she aims to humanize the news through empathetic storytelling.

Page Editor & Outreach Team

Olivia Troy (she/her) is a high school senior and is ready to jump into her first year with All That’s Lit to Print as a Page Editor and part of the Outreach Team. In her free time, Olivia enjoys reading late into the night and sleeping in late in the morning. She has a great love for listening to music and even plays the upright bass in different ensembles. Other passions of hers include business and biotech, which she has taken the initiative of exploring in DECA and BTI. In the future, she hopes to combine both business and biotech into a career.

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Online Editor

Riya (she/her) is a high school senior, pursuing her second year as an Online Editor at All That’s Lit to Print. Apart from the magazine, she is the regional tournament manager for VEX IQ Robotics, a volunteer tutor at the local library, and plays varsity shotput/discus. She loves tacos, the color pink and going to the mall. She also has a passion for modern languages and speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and German. After high school, she plans on attending university and majoring in Economics and Finance. Later in her career, she hopes to work in investment banking or global markets.

Outreach Manager

Mari Ramirez (she/her) is a high school senior, and this will be her second year a part of All That’s Lit to Print! In addition to the magazine, she is a part of her school’s journalism program, where she writes for the school’s online publication and magazine. She is also the Social Media Director for B⚥LD Apparel, a non-profit clothing line. Mari is passionate about politics, as well as learning about environmental studies. Also, she enjoys learning about the history of gun safety and the criminal justice system and how to better the two for the future.

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Outreach Team

Ayal Meyers (he/him) is a high school senior that plays two varsity sports and is deeply involved in the Israeli community. In addition to All That's Lit To Print, he is a staff writer for his school's online news site, as well as its newsmagazine. Ayal is also involved in several non-profit organizations and works as a tutor, lifeguard, swim teacher, and an orthodontic assistant. He spends his free time with his family, friends, and dog and aspires to work in the medical or business field after college.

Outreach Team

Avery Wong (she/her) is a high school freshman and it is her first year joining the All That’s Lit to Print team. She has been drawing and painting since a very young age, and is interested in journalism! Avery enjoys spending time with her family, playing games, watching movies, and playing with her dogs. She also draws coloring pages and designs cards for her neighborhood, and other local communities. She likes to find ways to include her creativity with other activities and hobbies!

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