About the Authors
Jean-Christophe Bourgault is a first year student studying Communication & Culture at Toronto Metropolitan University. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Ottawa in Political Science and History. in DJ culture, rave culture, the music industry and its relation to commercialization.
David Coulson is a graduate student in Communication & Culture at Toronto Metropolitan University, exploring how visual media shapes public understandings of and engagement with environmental issues. He is also a photographer and managing partner of Evermaven, an environmental communication agency.
Jadi Darawi is an artist and educator based in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at jadidarawi.com.
Zahra Dorafshanian is a multidisciplinary professional combining visual arts, education, and business, with over 10 years of experience in photography and painting. She is a skilled photographer and instructor who has managed creative teams and taught in diverse settings, while also bringing a strong background in business management, digital marketing, and legal expertise, making her a well-rounded and impactful educator and creative professional.
Mira Kopanarov is an artist and communications scholar and professional. Her works have been exhibited globally and weave in cultural stories and mixed reality media. Mirastoryteller.ca
Amanda Monasar is a Toronto-based writer enrolled in the joint Communication & Culture program at York University and Toronto Metropolitan University, where her research interests include digital rhetoric, AI, video games, and other emerging technologies.
Monique Tschofen is Professor of English and teaches in the Joint Graduate Programme in Communications and Culture at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her current work in feminist research creation and environmental humanities. She is very proud of these students.
Paula Vidal Valdespino (she/her) is a translocal artist and first-year PhD student at York University’s Communication and Culture program, from Ixtapalapa and Tkaronto. She centres her work on Latinx migration, trans-feminist theory, and joy. She has developed a multimedia practice that includes collage work, illustration, and graphic design.
Riley Wilson is a Master’s Student in the Joint Program in Communication & Culture at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research centres on youth digital culture and internet aesthetics. Her research melds creative methodologies with critical inquiry.