alive Contributors

Sophie Nichols is a writer based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Leah Bowman is a writer based in Vancouver, BC. She covers topics related to food, beverages, and travel.

Jennifer Simonson is a writer, yogi, and massage therapist based in Austin, Texas.

Beth Rush is a Florida-based writer, editor, and content manager.

Amanda Modaragamage, RPN, is a health and wellness writer with a 14-year background in family medicine. She lives in Stratford, Ontario. Follow her on Instagram @amandajanewriter.

Ishita Wilson is a writer and aspiring author based in Langley, BC.

Mia Barnes is a health and wellness freelance writer and researcher. Mia is also the founder and editor-in-chief of the online publication Body+Mind magazine. 

Alanna Man is a freelance writer based in the Fraser Valley. She is passionate about sustainability and the environment.

Victoria Maybee is a writer and yoga teacher based in Vancouver, BC.

Allison Swan is a writer and certified yoga teacher who is passionate about natural health, spiritual development, and world travel.

Marie White is an author and facilitator. Her work centers on community building, plant medicine, and climate care. Find her on Instagram @marie___white.

Karen Lee White is a Dak`laweidí, Tuscarora, Salish, Chippewa, and Scots writer and lifelong student of traditional medicines and healing.

Laura Newton is a writer and editor based in BC's Sea to Sky Country.

Lola Bosa is a nature enthusiast, avid reader, writer, and editorial intern at alive.

Avery Peternell is a 10-year-old, grade 4 student who loves to read and write and has a passion for grammar and literacy. She aspires to be a best-selling author! Avery also loves cats and almost every kind of animal.

Scott Yavis, in addition to being alive’s Creative Director and photographer, is a passionate world traveller, an avid adventure seeker. 

Jennifer Messineo, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian and health and nutrition freelance writer based in New York.

Rachel B. Levin is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer covering food, health, and sustainability. Follow her on Instagram @rachelbethlevin.

Nancy Coulter-Parker writes about all things organic and the natural products industry. She and her family live in Boulder, Colorado where her vegetable gardening skills are challenged by the dry weather.

Lisa Truesdale is a full-time freelance writer who lives in Colorado with her family (including three cats). She writes about healthy living, food and drink, and travel and tourism for dozens of publications. Her passions are cooking, traveling, and reading.

Amy Green is a writer, counsellor, and registered psychologist based in Salmon Arm, BC

Katie Swanson is a world traveler and a health and wellness writer. She writes to help others live healthier, wealthier, happier lives.

Margaret Littman is a journalist, stand-up paddler, author and lover of all things Nashville.