Rosie Palfy Editor

Former Marine Corps combat correspondent. Award-winning #homeless advocate & #veterans advocate and Signal Cleveland Documenter. 

Marva White. Editor

Master of Arts from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College. Detailed individual who is organized, respectful of other’s time, and quite thorough at producing superb work. Freelance editing since 2010, poet and singer.

Sheila Ferguson Journalist

Her published literary works span the realm of refereed scholarly writing and technical writing to playwriting, memoirs and creative non-fiction. To date, her co-authored works have been widely anthologized in the feminist press. In 2011 Sheila and Dr. Toni C. King co-edited Black Womanist Leadership: Tracing the Motherline (©2011, SUNY Press). Most recently, she has become a content provider for The Cleveland Observer. In her spare time, she is an avid reader and lover of comedy.

Sharon Lewis Journalist

Sharon Lewis graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications and holds a Master of Education from Cleveland State University. Her professional experience includes television production, producing, directing, talent, and teaching science-related courses at the college level.  In her spare time, she enjoys writing children’s stories and quilting.

Vince Robinson Journalist

A multi-disciplinary artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. He took up photography as a student at Kent State University in the 70’s while studying Telecommunications with a minor in Pan African Studies. He’s also the host of a radio version of Open Door on 95.9 FM WOVU – Cleveland, in addition to… Read more

Sarai Murdock Journalist

Cleveland State University Journalism Intern for Cleveland Observer, and a Cleveland School of the Arts Class of 2023 Graduate/ Valedictorian.

Lisa O’Brien Journalist

I am a recent CWRU graduate with a double major in Theatre and International Studies with a minor in French. I am looking for roles that allow me to put my communication and writing skills to use. I am passionate about connecting with people and am drawn to roles that allow me to work in… Read more

Ray’Chel Wilson Journalist

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Marissa Valentine Journalist

Marissa is a United States Navy Veteran with 11 years of journalism experience. She holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and a Bachelor’s in Communications from University of Texas RGV with a focus in Journalism. She enjoys writing, painting, drawing, gardening and reading.

Jennifer Bailey Journalist

Jennifer Bailey, LCSW, RDT, is a therapist, wife, and mother of three who integrates creativity into her clinical practice. With a psychology degree from The Ohio State University and a Master’s in Social Work from The University of Chicago, she specializes in clinical social work and drama therapy. Certified as a Registered Drama Therapist in 2021, Jennifer uses theater as a tool for emotional expression and healing. With over a decade of experience in individual, group, and family therapy, she has worked extensively with youth in residential treatment. In 2024, she founded Bailey Clinical Services, where she helps clients navigate life changes by breaking down goals into manageable steps, fostering self-discovery, and embracing creativity in the therapeutic process.

Ajah Hales

Ajah Hales is a writer and social thinker from Cleveland, Ohio. Her work focuses on race, privilege, and power. She hates small talk, bell peppers, and sand. You can find her on Ko-fi, Twitter, and YouTube @AjahsWrite.

Dwight Newberry Digital Content Creator

I am a Film & Cinematography Student at Cuyahoga Community College. Although I am a East Cleveland native, I have lived in other states and internationally countries that i have called home as well. DJing/Producing segued my love for anything and everything ‘Art’, and now I am a proud owner of my own Production Company ‘DeÜxz | DeÜVinci Studios. I found that my love for music, easily translates to Film & Cinematography/Photography alike. Some of my skills are (but not limited to):

Madeline Golya

Intern Manager at TCO – manages marketing interns to improve fundraising and social media presence.