Starting off as an Associate Copywriter at MINDBODY Inc. and working her way to now Director of Marketing Content at Raken, Alissa’s experience in content marketing has given much success. Now residing in San Diego, her passionate goal is to assist brands in creating more compelling and concise stories. With helpful and intriguing content, Alissa gives the reader an enjoyable sense of inclusivity.

Andrew is a Contributing Writer for RAGE Magazine and has worked for many other years as a Freelance Writer, Reporter and Blogger. He graduated from California State University Monterey Bay with a Bachelors in Humanities and Communications with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Raised in the foothills of Yosemite National Park, Andrew has grown a strong connection to the outdoors and developed a skillful imagination.

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Anneka is a writer and climate scientist from Vermont’s Mad River Valley. She has written a range of scientific work explores how climate change impacts high altitude and high latitude ecosystems. Anneka loves existing at the intersection of science and the arts and can usually be found on a trail or woodworking as she plans her next creative pursuit.

Dan Gentile is a journalist based in San Francisco where he works as the culture editor at SFGATE. Prior to moving to San Francisco, he lived in Austin, TX, where he was the founding Austin editor of Thrillist and a freelance writer contributing to publications like Rolling Stone, VICE, Roads & Kingdoms, and American Way.

Receiving a Certificate in Sustainability Studies at UCLA, Danny has developed a strong professional background as a freelance sustainability writer. He now helps organizations and/or individuals who are passionate about the environment create powerful content. Danny is a strong and data driven writer that creates a deeper analysis of his topics - expanding the reader’s knowledge of environmental topics.

Francesca is a freelancing voice over artist and military spouse who works from home in El Paso, Texas. Hard-working, easy-going, and fun to work with, Francesca reads through the articles to find the right tone and pacing before recording. Once she’s satisfied with the overall tone of the article, Francesca will record and edit the voice over before submitting her work to Epik Media for final publishing.

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With a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature from University of Massachusetts Amherst, Jake has over 14 years of writing experience under his belt - delivering content for RipCurl, Quicksilver, Nike, The Surfer's Journal and RedBull. He creates a visual experience through his concise and fluid style of writing. Transporting the reader into the world of the written word, Jake combines strong information with immense creativity to produce high quality content.

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Growing up with a pencil in hand, Jamie has always had a passion for literature. She studied Journalism and Creative Writing at Hofstra University in New York, and has accumulated multiple skill sets through internships, mentorships and hands-on experiences. Her attention to detail brings the reader inside of her work. The Orange County Register, Dana Point Times and San Clemente Times in Southern California have joined her roster of publications she has written for.

With a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature from UC Irvine, Kiara is now based in the LA area as a Staff Writer for Epik Media - she also has experience as Copywriter for MPOWR Envision. Now creating reader friendly stories, her content has a flare of spunk and engagement. Through her extensive yet diverse writing background, she values access to specific information and connects her reader’s mind to an interesting rolodex of sustainable subjects.

The Co-Founder of Taavi and now Head of Marketing and Editorial Content at Off the Grid, Rennee has worn various hats in the field of writing. She received her Bachelors in Journalism and International Relations from Simmons University and went on to accumulate many years as a Reporter, Editor, Photographer, Advisor, Freelance Writer, and Content Creator and Strategist. Located in the San Francisco Bay area, Renee has developed strong industry knowledge from her experiences.

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Victoria has many accomplished years in the field of sustainability. She holds an Associates in Environmental Studies, Nature Resource Management and Pollution Prevention from De Anza College and a Bachelors in Environmental Studies focusing on Sustainable Energy from San Jose University. Victoria is a LEED Green Associate, an avid outdoorswoman and is happy to be part of actionable change for our Earth.