An author and filmmaker, Van previously oversaw the Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine and is an award-winning reporter for newspapers and magazines.

He has worked at Atlanta Magazine and Creative Loafing. Scott is the author of 4 books, including biographies of the Allman Brothers and Otis Redding.

Lauren has written for Creative Loafing, Atlanta Magazine, WABE, Flagpole Magazine & Marietta Daily Journal, and is a fixture in ATL’s music scene.

He has overseen marketing and events for Creative Loafing, Cox Radio and Cumulus Media and is the creator of the much-loved Burger Week event.

Featured in NPR, BUST, Creative Nonfiction, Atlas Obscura & more, Beth was a digital editor & content strategist for some of ATL’s biggest brands.

She has covered Atlanta’s dance scene for ARTS ATL and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution while earning a master’s degree in writing from UGA.

She is featured in The New York Times, American Theatre & more, co-chair of the American Theatre Critics Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Lynne has worked with Modern Mystic, Tiny Doors ATL, WonderRoot, Dream Warriors Foundation & the High Museum of Art as a writer and strategist.

Kathy has been an editor and reporter covering the arts for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and, most recently, Encore Atlanta.