Lorenzo dela Cruz is a photographer, content creator, and creative director from Sacramento, California. As a recent graduate at the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Film & Media, Lorenzo has always strived to use art as a medium to represent the human experience. He founded Nopality Magazine as a safe space for young Asian Americans and creatives in general to have a platform for their voice and work, highlighting their work and personal expression.

Gwyneth is a Houston-based Filipina designer and digital creative with a focus on Art with a minor in Advertising. Her work blends bold visuals with nostalgic and pop culture influences, spanning projects like brand design and digital posters. Outside of her creative practice, she enjoys streaming, gaming, exploring music, and expressing herself through ever-changing hair colors.

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Mel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Texas at San Antonio. With a passion for content creation and social media management, she thrives on uplifting others and building meaningful connections. Mel is especially drawn to causes rooted in community empowerment, cultural representation, and equality. Whether she’s behind the scenes or leading a project, she brings clarity, heart, and a contagious positive energy to every space she’s part of.

Leila Miranda is a photographer born and raised in Austin, TX. In her free time, she can often be found capturing street scenes along Congress Avenue or Guadalupe Street. She’s also a big live music fan, so if there’s a show going on, there’s a good chance she’s up front snapping shots of the band—or the crowd going wild.

Based in Texas, Lisa has her bachelors in Biochemistry from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Professional yapper and food eater, Lisa has a lot of opinions about things that concern the young (and likely) Asian community of the San Antonio-Austin area. Living in Texas for over 15 years, Lisa has seen lots of change and growth that she will explore with her reviews.

Laurel Westphal is a fine artist and musician currently based in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating with a BFA in Studio Art from UTSA, Laurel is always experimenting with different mediums. Whether it’s DAWs, screenprinting techniques, large oil paintings, or digital art, she’s always creating something new. Loves electronic indie sleeze, acoustic folk, and anything experimental.

James Russell is a photographer and visual storyteller based in San Antonio, Texas from Colorado, Springs. Currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Communications at the University of Texas at San Antonio, James previously earned his Associate’s in Journalism from San Antonio College. With a deep-rooted passion for preserving truth and sharing untold stories, he strives to immerse viewers in each frame—capturing raw moments through the honest eye of the camera. His work is driven by a commitment to authenticity, emotion, and the power of visual narrative.

Odawni Villahermosa is a photographer currently based in San Diego, California. Born and raised in the Philippines and having lived in Japan, her perspective is shaped by a tapestry of cultural experiences. Her work is driven by a deep curiosity for people and their stories, capturing them with artistry, intention, and a spirit of creative exploration. 

Julieta Torres Aldana is a graduate from the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, GA where she obtained her Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Photography. She currently resides in Houston, TX where she spends her time photographing events and concerts, specifically focusing on the K-pop and cosplay scene. When she's not busy creating, she spends her time listening to music, playing video games or taking her dog on a walk. 

Vi-Anh is a digital artist and programmer currently based in Texas. After getting her Master's in Computer Science, she strives to combine her love of art with her passion for code to create something more colorful for the digital world. When she's not working digitally, she enjoys reading comics and playing video games to explore what she can incorporate in her own storytelling.

Vi-Linh Nguyen is a Vietnamese American web developer and digital artist currently based in Texas, who likes to write stories on the side. As a recent alumni of DePaul University's Computer Science graduate program, her goal has always been to make a more creative digital experience lanscape through art and code and storytelling. When her eyes aren't glued to a computer Vi-Linh can be found upcycling or making up stories for the characters in her head to live in.

From the deserts of Tucson, Arizona, Alexis is a graphic designer who is interested in illustration and editorial designs. As a recent graduate and student employee at the University of Arizona with a BA in Design Arts & Practices in Print, she's learned how to use a variety of digital art mediums that help audiences understand the stories and cultures being shared. Her future goals reflect this and she hopes to implement these lessons through her designs in magazines and social media.

Jae is a Filipino digital artist and graphic designer based in McAllen, Texas. They graduated with an Advertising & Public Relations Bachelor's degree with a Graphic Design minor. Jae has worked with multiple startups, growing small businesses, and managed & designed for social media accounts of the vibrant city of McAllen! Their work is driven by their passion to enhance the ideas of inspiring creatives and bring their vision to life.

Lucero Leon graduated with a BA in Graphic Design from Texas A&M–Corpus Christi and loves creating handheld pieces that make a difference—think brochures, t-shirts, and flyers for organizations and causes she cares about. Designing for people doing good work makes her own work feel more meaningful and personal. When she’s off the computer, she’s usually listening to music, grabbing food with friends, going to karaoke, or spending time with her family and pets (who are basically coworkers at this point).

Howdy y'all! My name's Jon, but I go by V! I'm a San Antonio based up-and-coming journalist with a creative writing background. I always do my best to bring a unique storytelling perspective to event coverage and features! Nice to meet you!

She’s a true typography nerd based in Austin, Texas who is known to say “make it pop” ironically (and then actually make it pop).

Hi! I’m Veronica Campos, a Texas State graduate with a degree in Electronic Media. I spent three amazing years living in South Korea, where my love for music and culture grew. These days, I work behind the scenes at K-pop concerts and live events. When I’m not working, you can usually find me at a concert, wandering around an art museum, just listening to music or reading a book.