Christine Stoddard, Executive Editor
Art, media, and language have enchanted Christine Stoddard since the days of her early upbringing in Arlington, VA. While still a mere fairy flutter from Washington, Christine dove into creative activities, hoping that her artistic talents would distract her teachers from learning of her severe mathematical inability. Luckily, her plan worked. Her skills have been recognized by the likes of The Washington Post, The Poetry Society of Virginia, and The ICG. Style Weekly Magazine recently even named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in Richmond, VA. Currently Christine is over-educating herself at Virginia Commonwealth University--earning two B.A.s, three minors, and one certificate by May '12. She writes under several pen names. WorldOfChristineStoddard.com.
Virginia Nickerson, Art Director
Virginia ('Ashby') Nickerson is a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied Creative Advertising and Art History. When not perusing vintage children's books, Virginia enjoys making scores of fanciful collages and spending time with her dear dog, Maeby Funke. Recently she adopted a pup named Freddy Joe, and looking forward to welcoming him to her home.
Ashley Mullins, Social Media Manager & Assistant Art Director
Ashley grew up in Martinsville, Va also known as the "country." She became a student at VCU in 2006, studying Mass Communications-Advertising, and then English. Acting as Social Media Manager and Assistant Art Director, Ashley hopes to further the success of QB by bringing as much awareness as possible. Outside of Quail Bell Magazine, she enjoys writing urban novels, and spending time with family and friends. She launched a "Positive Monday" movement with her friends that commit to a positive lifestyle by beginning each Monday with an ecouraging perspective that the week will be productive, motivating, and great! Although a career in advertising is a major goal, her lifelong goal is to move closer to Martinsville and open a pub where people can celebrate life, art, and entertainment "responsibly". Until then, you can expect a smiling Ashley committing herself to Quail Bell and what it represents with a southern twang!
Tykeya O'Neil, Fashion Consultant
Tykeya O'Neil is a senior in the Fashion Merchandising program at Virginia Commonwealth Univresity. She was born and raised in the heart of NYC. Tykeya's love for fashion has existed since she was a little girl running around the showroom of an uprising designer now known as Carmen Mare Valvo. She aspires to be the next Kimora Lee Simmons. She is heading to Miami for her MBA. Her interestes include the color pink, "Glee," and macaroni and cheese.
| Josephine Stone, Managing Editor
R.I.P. October 29, 2011. We love and miss you, Josie. -The QB Crew.
Josephine Stone grew up in the South at the end of a dirt road in the middle of nowhere. She moved to Richmond at the ripe age of 18 to chase the dream of a Bachelor's Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. During her time in the River City, Josephine has been a dough-slinging pizza-maker, a foul-mouthed bar wench at a local British pub and a personal assistant for a CEO. After five fast years she graduated with two degrees in Print Journalism and English, with a minor in Writing. Josephine's current goals include writing lots of disturbingly dark fiction, quirky nonfiction, and traveling around the world (and hopefully doing all of them for $.) Her interests include horror films and literature, crappy metal, cheap beer, and spending time with her husband and pet cat. Jade Miller, Associate Editor
Despite lofty goals early in life, Jade Miller had neither become a fashion designer nor the earth-saving superhero Earthra, but rather came to the conclusion life would be better spent being around children. Working first at a daycare in Mechanicsville, Jade moved on to greener pastures teaching children how to swim and nannying for two families in the Richmond, VA area. Finishing her degree in English with a minor in Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, the aspiration to become a teacher bloomed. With plans to continue her education and get her teaching license at the University of Richmond, Jade spends all of her time either at work, or playing poker at a local bar.
Julie DiNisio, Copy Editor
Julie DiNisio was born in Maryland, but has lived in Richmond for over ten years--so considers herself a Richmonder! She attends Virginia Commonwealth University and enjoys freelance writing. She has a passion for literature and good music ('good' being of a very subjective nature). She's hoping to graduate in 2013 and will likely pursue careers in teaching and writing.
David Fuchs, Assistant Web Designer
David Fuchs is an artist, writer, and designer who graduated with a B.F.A. in Kinetic Imaging from Virginia Commonwealth University in December 2011. Now that he has finished his undergraduate education, David plans to pursue a career in motion graphics. David has most recently worked for Mad Box Post in Richmond, VA. He is also the co-editor of Comicality Magazine and a Wikipedia administrator.
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