California, USA

Abby Young

Contributing Writer
Abby Young is a fashion stylist and the Fashion Stylist Director of Troora Magazine, certified by the Fashion Stylist Institute and Condé Nast College based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with speciality in personal styling, color analysis and runway, commercial, and editorial styling. She holds a Master’s Degree and is a member of the AICI. She equips clients with the necessary tools to feel beautiful, confident, and have a positive self-image. Through her extreme attention to client needs and precise execution of clothing, Abby leads six & seven-figure professionals to achieve a powerful, elevated self-image through the power of their wardrobe and help curate a stylish, modern brand image for companies at any level.

Udine, ITA

Alessio Monino

Systems Management Director
I am an automation expert who focuses on improving client’s business processes. I work on automating manual tasks, integrating and better organizing data sources, and creating dashboards that enable businesses to take complete control of their data . My areas of expertise include Airtable, Google Suite (Google Sheets/Google Forms/Google Docs), automation platforms like Zapier, and programming languages like Apps Script, Python, Javascript, and SQL. My focus is on combining business acumen and tech expertise while ensuring that my products are highly user-friendly and functional.

Texas, USA

Amia R.

Brand Ethicist & Brand Strategy Manager
A versatile and strategic brand strategist and brand designer with a strong affinity for minimalism, visual storytelling and authenticity, Amia has contributed to a wide variety of branding campaigns and creative ventures, both commercial and within the nonprofit sector. Her specialty is navigating the unique intersection where design, marketing, and brand identity meet, with a particular focus on campaigns with a positive social impact.

Atlántico, Colombia

Andrea Villamil

Contributing Team
Andrea is an award-winning Colombian journalist with over four years of experience. She received the IAPA Journalist Excellence Award in 2019 for “Historias de Tierradentro,” a multimedia journalism piece exploring the oral traditions of her hometown and surrounding communities. In her spare time she’s just a fangirl.

Pennsylvania, USA

Angelique Redwood

Contributing Writer
With an innate passion for the written word, Angelique Redwood has spent the past few years growing her portfolio through the creation of blogs based in mindfulness & spirituality, creative writing, and book reviews. When she’s not pressing pen to the page, she’s either immersing herself in nature, satiating her large reading appetite, or indulging herself in all things entertainment, whether that be through movies, television, or music.

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Gurgaon, India

Anji Gupta

Creative Social Marketing Manager
Anji Gupta is the Creative Social Marketing Manager at TrooRa Magazine, bringing a creative and thoughtful approach to digital storytelling. With a background in blending strategy and aesthetics, she is passionate about building authentic connections through meaningful content. Contributing to Troora’s vision of purposeful and expressive storytelling in the digital space.

New Orleans, USA

Arielle Gonzales

Contributing Writer
Arielle S. Gonzales is a storyteller with a deep passion for different cultural narratives that spark understanding. With a background in blogging, social media, and strategic communications, she creates compelling stories from authenticity and a global learner perspective. Her inspiration lies in the art community, in food adventures, and in deep cultural discourse. Arielle adds imagination and intent to every task, creating captivating content that resonates with diverse audiences. She writes from authenticity where words sprout like flowers, carrying truths, interest, and belonging with a hint of twisted beauty in each bloom.

Delhi, India

Arko Pal

Content Marketing Coordinator
I’m Arko Pal, an Email Marketing Coordinator with 3 years of experience crafting targeted campaigns that boost engagement, drive conversions, and build meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.

London, UK

Ashlyn Lin

Photo Editor
An experienced Creative Fashion professional with six years of expertise in fashion photography, art direction, post-production, styling, and writing, based in London. Currently serving as Art Director/Photographer at Influtik.co in London and as a Photo Editor for TrooRa magazine in Los Angeles. Additionally, she has spent two years as a digital editor at InStyle magazine, specializing in social media management, article writing, translation work (English to Chinese), and crafting articles from attending fashion events. Notable contributions include art direction for VOGUE Italia and cover shoots for 17:23 magazine, editorial shoots for REBEL, Flanelle, MARIKA, STYLÉ CRUZE, SELIN & MOB journal. She has also collaborated with renowned publications such as ELLE, Marie Claire, and Harper’s Bazaar, focusing on image post-production. Ashlyn holds a Master’s degree in Fashion Art Direction from Polimoda, Italy, and is proficient in Capture One, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Adobe Suite software for delivering custom creative assets.

Toronto, CAN

Cary Wong

Contributing Writer
Cary Wong is a marketing professional who loves great food and uses them as a way to learn about different cultures.
His interest in the culinary arts was first ignited as he was exposed to great seafood and interesting street snacks growing up in Hong Kong.
Since his first visit to the legendary Le Bernadin in New York, traveling, eating and learning from professional chefs became his passion.
In his free time, he engages in photography (with food-focused ones posted on Instagram @digitalwong) and exercising to try to keep the pounds off.

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California, USA

Cristina Deptula

Contributing Writer
Cristina Deptula loves random, eclectic culture of all sorts and amplifying the voices of those promoting creativity, compassion and resourcefulness. Her writing is published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine (which she founded in 2008), the Literary Yard, Scarlet Leaf, Heavy Feather Review, and Wilderness House. She’s a literary publicist studying to become an occupational therapist and a hobbyist writer.

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London, UK

Eloise Stark

Associate Editor – Contributing Team Coordinator
Eloise Stark is a freelance journalist specializing in international news, social issues and travel. She is passionate about women’s health and intersectional feminism. You can find her on Twitter @EloStark.

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Lahore, Pakistan

Fatima Riaz

Contributing Writer
Fatima Riaz is a passionate creative writer with a keen eye for storytelling that blends emotion, elegance, and authenticity. With a background in research and content development, she crafts narratives that captivate readers and bring brands to life. As a contributor writer at TrooRa Magazine, she delivers refined, engaging content that reflects sophistication and purpose.

Georgia, USA

Haliya May

Contributing Writer
Haliya May is a multicultural dark romance author and content creator who learned early that the smallest of four could still reach the highest pedestals through words. A storyteller at her core, she believes that communication, whether through prose or melody, is the fountain of truth to understanding. No stranger to adversity, she is a survivor who inspires others to rediscover what brings them joy. Through her prose, she bridges worlds from the quiet rumble beneath Mount Pinatubo to the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, where bald eagles soar above sandy shores — flowing beyond borders through the boundless currents of print and the digital age.

Punjab, PAK

Hasina Afzal

Graphic Designer Director and Media Assets Creator
I am Hasina Afzal, creative Graphic Designer, I have experience of 4 years as a graphic designer. I have experienced of working with diverse clients from all over the world. I am tech savvy always open to learn new things. I have hands on experience on Adobe photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, adobe XD, adobe indesign

Ontario, Canada

Hayley Vandermaarl

Contributing Team
Hayley is an avid reader and writer from Ontario, Canada. She loves hearing and sharing other people’s stories. She is passionate about storytelling that connects with readers on a human level.

Ukraine

Iryna Kotsulym

Contributing Team
Iryna Kotsulym is a writer, translator, and educator with over a decade of experience working with language and storytelling. Her work focuses on psychology, culture, and human-centered stories that connect ideas with real-life experiences. In 2020, she participated in the Peace Corps Ukraine Programme, collaborating with an American organization on education and community-focused initiatives.

Apezan,Nigeria

Jacob Apezan

Contributing Writer
Jacob Apezan is a skilled Creative Writer, Ecommerce Website Developer, and Graphic Designer with a proven track record. As a Human Anatomist, Jacob has spent years helping clients build a robust online presence through compelling content, striking graphic designs, and intuitive ecommerce websites. He specializes in bringing his clients’ visions to life, ensuring their businesses succeed in the digital marketplace. Jacob’s commitment to quality and his holistic approach have earned him a reputation as a reliable partner for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to elevate their brands.

St. Mary Jamaica

Jacqueline Samaroo

Contributing Writer
Jacqueline Samaroo is a Jamaican writer and editor who blends curiosity, empathy, and insight to craft stories that connect with readers. With over ten years of experience writing for digital and print publications, she has contributed to outlets including CurlyNikki.com and ReflectBeauty.com. A lifelong learner and former teacher, she brings both heart and precision to her work.

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General Santos City, Philippines

Jannah Alamada

Virtual Assistant
Jannah Alamada is a young and passionate professional specializing in Administrative (General Support and Operations). Building on her previous experience in marketing, she crafts personalized automation funnel strategies that convert leads into sales. Known for her optimistic outlook, she transforms chaos into opportunity—delivering with creativity, clarity, and precision. Guided by the belief that “human beings are limitless.

Canada

Jay Shah

Contributing Writer
With a love for stories that bridge creativity and technology, Jay Shah blends his background in engineering and tech with a passion for creative storytelling. Through his platform, Jay’s Vancouver, he explores the vibrant arts scene and cultural movements of the Pacific Northwest, spotlighting everything from avant-garde cinema and art to theatre and local initiatives that champion creative resistance and belonging. His writing blends technical insight with community-centered narratives to explore the people and ideas shaping modern life across the West Coast. When he’s not writing or developing new tech projects, Jay can be found exploring local galleries, experimenting with all sorts of art, or chasing the next great café view of Vancouver’s skyline. The day’s work; be it coding or writing doesn’t start until that first espresso hits…

Plateau State, NGA

Jesse Aduma

Contributing Writer
Jesse is a professional creative writer who’s really passionate about the arts.
He’s also a fitness enthusiast and writing in the health and fitness niche is one of his specialties and hobbies as he hopes for a healthier future.

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Indonesia

Kathryn ( Kate) Dench

Contributing Team
Kathryn Dench is the founder of Diverse Articulation, a women-writers’ digital marketing community dedicated to elevating brands whose stories are often under-told. She oversees a distributed team that blends thoughtful, grounded content creation with strategic optimization. Kathryn’s scientific training and editorial expertise allow her to translate complex material into compelling, trustworthy communication. Her team’s work consistently empowers clients to be heard more clearly, widely, and authentically.

Cape Town, SA

Kim Stone

Editorial & Visual Design Director
Print and digital design have been both my passion and privilege for as long as I can remember. I’m fascinated by the science and psychology behind it all, how design can influence and connect with people. Whether it’s executing a brief for a custom or consumer magazine, crafting annual reports, designing brochures, art directing photo shoots, or creating other types of design collateral, I thrive on the challenge. My goal has always been to deliver the best possible outcome from the consumer’s perspective. My core focus has traditionally been print design, with experience spanning a wide range of topics, from lifestyle and motoring to fashion, food, health, and more. Recently, however, I’ve been immersed in digital magazine design, and it’s always exciting to click a link and watch your work come to life in a whole new way.

California, USA

Lindsay Heiman

Contributing Writer
Lindsay Heiman is an LA-based TV writer, screenwriter, copywriter, speech writer, author, and opinion editorialist. But ultimately she goes with: award-winning comedy writer and self-projecting millennial who wrote a children’s book about her own dog, Duck, having an identity crisis. It may be textbook Freud, but hey, it sold.

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Baguio City, Philippines

Lovely Sumalo

HR Coordinator | Administrative Assistant
Lovely Sumalo is a passionate Virtual Assistant from the Philippines with nearly five years of experience supporting clients across diverse industries and countries. She has held roles such as General VA, Executive Assistant, HR Recruiter, Data Entry Specialist and Customer Service Representative. Lovely has a proven track record in managing calendar and email organization, travel bookings, applicant screening, and customer support. She is also skilled in e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, with hands-on experience in product listing and backend operations. Known for her professionalism and reliability, Lovely is committed to helping clients stay organized and grow their businesses efficiently.

Córdoba, Argentina

María Cueto

Contributing Writer
Based in Argentina, Maria has a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing, a Bachelor’s Degree in English Translation and is currently doing a Master’s Degree in Publishing. Apart from English, she also speaks French and her native tongue is Spanish. There is nothing she enjoys more than the challenge of using the power and musicality of words to create pieces that are informative, artistic and entertaining.

Bicol, PHL

Mariane Belen

Copy Analyst/Proofreader
I am a copy editor based in the Philippines. For 10 years, I’ve edited journal articles, website copy, feature stories, and funding proposals. In my free time, I usually organize a fellowship in our neighborhood where I share the Gospel of Jesus or I go on an amazing trip with my buddies.

Egypt

Moataz Azab

Web Production/Designer
I am a UI/UX web designer and developer with years of experience building stunning websites with Figma, WordPress, Elementor Pro, WebFlow, Framer, and Shopify. I have a deep understanding of how to use all of these tools to create highly engaging websites that are both visually appealing and functional.

Seattle, USA

Morgan Bernard

Associate Editor
Morgan Bernard is a US-based writer and travel business owner who has worked with the top publications in the surf, travel, and outdoor spaces, like Stab Mag, the Inertia, Matador Network, Tracks Magazine, and many more. In addition to his work as an adventure journalist, Morgan operates a digital marketing and creative agency with a broad clientele in the adventure world and beyond. When he’s not writing, Morgan runs Knowledge on the Run and the Surf and Snow Collective, two guided travel companies specializing in educational and adventure travel.

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Oklahoma USA

Natasha Wolf

Senior Copy Editor
I’m a former aspiring doctor turned freelance editor whose career was born out of a lifelong love of reading. I’ve worked in the niches of academics, education, retail, medicine, and the odd contemporary romance novel, and now I get to be a part of the wonderful work at TrooRa Magazine. Born and raised in San Diego, California, my family made the trek to North Carolina where I spent my high school and college years, eventually graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Although I live in Oklahoma now with my husband and baby boy, I’ll forever be in love with the beach and perpetual sunshine.

Ontario, CAN

Nida Khan

Contributing Writer
Nida is a Pakistani-Canadian writer, a mom of three, and an unabashed dreamer. With a background in tech, she also works in digital marketing and content creation.

Nida loves exploring the extraordinary-ordinary stories of people, especially those who are least represented. She is working on a collection of short stories, introspective creative non-fiction, and uncooked ideas for novels. She is passionate about encouraging women of color to stay authentic and develop their God-given skills and talents, particularly through entrepreneurship. She leads a program called WeeCommerce, which works to empower women entrepreneurs through an inclusive digital presence and supportive community.

In her free time, this mama buys books and places them all over her house in an attempt to satiate the relentless reading bug. Nida also loves playing softball in several leagues in Toronto.

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Delhi, IND

Nitisha Sharma

Web Content Entry Specialist
Nitisha is a skilled Web Content Entry Specialist based in Delhi, with a deep understanding of content feasibility on websites. Her expertise lies in ensuring that content is not only relevant and engaging but also optimized for the digital environment. As a proud member of the Troora family, she plays a key role in managing and entering content seamlessly, contributing to the smooth operation and success of the company’s online presence. Nitisha is known for her sharp attention to detail and her ability to balance content quality with web functionality.

Lahore, Pakistan

Noor Rehman Khawer

Contributing Writer
Noor RK is a writer, illustrator and mom from Pakistan with an academic background in political science and international relations. She’s been a senior member of the editorial teams of 2 Pakistani publications – including a national daily – and is passionate about literature, languages, the preservation of indigenous cultures, and climate change mitigation. Noor’s research is shaped by her academic background, her Gilgiti heritage and her love of storytelling – in all its forms. Now a Creative Writer at TrooRa, Noor’s never met a research rabbit hole she didn’t want to dive into, and spends her free time plotting fictional heroics.

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New Jersey, USA

Ossiana Tepfenhart

Contributing Team
Ossiana is the world’s spiciest political commentator. Known for her explosive online articles and wild child entourage, she never stops creating content. As the “enfant terrible” of writing, she’s always stirring up something.

Las Piñas, PHL

Pablo Lim III

Admin Manager & Executive Assistant to the Founder
Based in Las Piñas, Philippines, I am a results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record. Leveraging my technical expertise as an Engineer, I deliver exceptional outcomes by combining innovation, problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence. I thrive on fostering collaboration and driving projects to success.
”I am a Project Manager by profession. But An Engineer by Knowledge and Intelligence.”

Karolinenweg, Germany

Prerna Prakash

Contributing Writer
From bazaars to bayous and tangerines to tamales, Prerna is a creative writer who likes to explore the various facets of travel, culture, and food. An Indian writer based in Germany, she believes that the world is built with words, from books we love to advertisements we don’t, and she loves writing about it all. When she is not procrastinating, she likes to read, swim, and fantasize about living in Stardew Valley.

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Sherman Oaks, CA

Rachel Joyosa

Creative Operations Manager
Rachel is based in Los Angeles and has experience as an art director who appreciates thoughtful, clean design. Known for her hands-on style, she thrives on close teamwork—working with both teams and clients to make sure projects are completed carefully. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family.

Padova, ITA

Sikander Siddiqui

Contributing Writer
I am a scientist by profession, always welcoming new discoveries, ideas and experiences. I moved to Italy two years ago to advance my career in science, and along the way, I encountered several challenges, like any other immigrant. These challenges have only made me stronger and taught me to always fight for what matters. During the pandemic, I discovered my love for writing and haven’t looked back since, believing that if you tell a story well enough, it can really move people.

Lagos, NGA

Tobi Adebanjo

Contributing Writer
Oluwatobi Adebanjo is a creative writer at TrooRa Magazine, where she spotlights underrepresented creators, emerging talent, and the stories shaping today’s global culture. With a background in law, alongside experience in content writing and brand strategy, she brings a warm, narrative-driven style to her work. Her stories often explore art, society, identity, community, and the intersections that make each area unique. Dedicated to amplifying voices that deserve to be heard, Oluwatobi approaches every piece with curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to thoughtful storytelling.

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California, USA

Trystanne Cunningham

Founder | CEO | Creative Director | Executive Editior In Chief
Haitian-born and globally influenced, Trystanne Cunningham is a visionary storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate for authentic representation. Her career began in finishing school, where she mastered the art of curation, refinement, and presentation in all aspects of life. At just 10 years old, she stepped into the world of fashion, taking on small modeling gigs while continuing her training in the Caribbean. At 15, she moved to California, transitioning into acting, with extra roles including Bicentennial Man. As she settled in the U.S. She navigated the complexities of language and cultural adaptation, an experience that shaped her perspective on identity, storytelling, and the importance of amplifying diverse voices in media.

Delhi, IND

Warpreet Hora

Web Maintenance
A tech marketer with a passion for innovation, he has a remarkable ability to turn ideas into real, impactful results. Specializing in web development and cold email marketing, he drives engagement and ensures high performance. With expertise in both B2B and B2C domains, he has worked across multiple industries, focusing on business process planning and optimization to help businesses streamline their operations. He takes care of key responsibilities at TrooRa, applying his expertise in digital strategies. Whether refining workflows or creating effective digital campaigns, he is always committed to finding solutions that make a meaningful difference.