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Meet Our Staff!

Since 2013, undergraduates at the University of Colorado Boulder have worked to put together gorgeous annual print collections of creative nonfiction. Each semester brings new faces; meet them below! 

Spring 2026 Staff

MJ Dodson

MJ (he/she) is a senior English Creative Writing student with a minor in Classics at CU. This is his first semester at the journal and first as Assistant Marketing Director. MJ enjoys horror movies, biking, and is a member of Left Right Tim on CU’s campus. MJ recommends “Prayer for the Doe” by Noah Dunn.

Assistant Marketing Director

MJ Dodson

Wylie McBride

Wylie McBride (she/her) is a senior studying Media with a minor in History, Sports Media and Business at CU. Wylie’s interests outside the classroom consist of skiing, playing for the CU Women’s Club Soccer, and reading an unhealthy amount of romance novels. Wylie recommends “Evergreen” by Jackie Herbach.

Editorial; All Staff

Wylie McBride

Chloe Goldstein

Chloe Goldstein (she/her/hers) is a senior at CU Boulder studying English Literature. This is her first semester at the journal and first semester working as the Assistant Managing Editor. Chloe enjoys dirt biking, training/spending time with her dog, and reading. A fun fact about Chloe is that she can't straighten her left pinky because she broke it high-fiving someone. Chloe recommends “Season Calendar" by Ava Rotman.

Editorial; All Staff

Chloe Goldstein

Connor Chase

Connor Chase (he/him/his) is a senior studying media as well as business and sports media at CU. This is his second semester at the journal running A/V. Connor loves sports, skiing, watching movies and TV dramas, art, and music. Connor recommends “The Outdoorsman’s Footprint” by Elyse Cabrera, featured in the 2024 edition of Changing Skies.

A/V Director

Connor Chase

Ella Catania

Ella Catania (she/her/hers) is a senior at CU Boulder studying English and Women & Gender Studies, with a minor in Ethnic Studies. This is Ella’s third semester with Hindsight and first semester as Editor-in-Chief. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with her cat, Rory, rock climbing, and reading. She suggests reading “Shopping List” by Jordan Egelman, a Hindsight online exclusive.

Editor-in-Chief

Ella Catania

Rhiannon Wall

Rhiannon Wall (she/her) is a junior studying Psychology and English at CU. This is her first semester at the journal, and she is excited to participate. Rhiannon loves reading and has a cat named Mazy who loves to sit in her lap while she does. She recommends “Maui’i is Burning” by Wendi White.

Editorial; All Staff

Rhiannon Wall

Ren Hotzfeld

Ren Hotzfeld (they/he/she) is a senior studying psychology with a minor in English at CU. This is their fourth semester as the Art Director for the journal. Ren enjoys drawing, listening to the same two musical artists over and over, and recently discovered an interest in story-rich fps games like Fallout 4. She had two pet cats named Luxa and Cosmo, as well as the now well-fed Navi. Ren highly recommends “You’re a Man and I’m Your Watcher” by Kaylee Fessler from Hindsight IV.

Art Director

Ren Hotzfeld

Mia Pellegata

Mia Pellegata (she/her) is a senior studying Communications with a minor in Sports Media at CU. This is her first semester at the journal and first semester as marketing and social media staff. Mia enjoys teaching indoor cycling in her free time and baking sourdough with her starter Bertha. Mia recommends “A Prayer for the Doe” by Noah Dunn.

Marketing; All Staff

Mia Pellegata

Bea Spuhler

Bea Spuhler (she/her) is a Senior studying English, Math, and Sociology at CU. This is her first semester at the journal as editorial staff. Bea enjoys GMing and playing niche tabletop roleplaying games, reading SciFi, and eating extremely spicy or sour food. Bea recommends “Call Me Mental” by Daphne Floyd, in Hindsight volume five.

Editorial; All Staff

Bea Spuhler

Evan Rice

Evan Rice (he/him) is a junior studying Psychology and Philosophy at CU. This is his first semester at the journal as the Online Managing Editor. Evan likes to play guitar, sing, hike, and write short stories/poems. He recommends “You’re a Man and I’m Your Watcher” by Kaylee Fessler.

Online Managing Editor

Evan Rice

Logan Bird

Logan Bird (he/him/his) is a senior studying Computer Science and Atmospheric Science. He’s in his third semester with the journal as a web designer. In his free time, Logan enjoys playing video games, writing and listening to music, and riding on his kick scooter. He recommends “Salty Bison” by Sean Stiny.

Web Design

Logan Bird

Erin McCormac

Erin McCormac (they/she/he) is a senior studying English, Creative Writing and Film at CU. This is their second semester at the journal as part of the Art Direction Team. Erin is passionate about TV shows, movies, drawing, and aspires to do sketch comedy and acting. Don’t ask them about a TV show unless you want them to ramble for about an hour. Erin recommends “Lullaby” by Nicholas Barnes in Changing Skies Volume II.

Assistant Art Director

Erin McCormac

Finn Burchill

Finn (she/her) is a senior English Literature student with a minor in Anthropology at CU. Finn’s is the new Submissions Manager. Finn enjoys reading, yoga, hiking, and yapping constantly. Finn recommends “Young Enough to Watch the World Burn” by Phia Elsass.

Submissions Manager

Finn Burchill

Abby Mantooth

Abby Mantooth (she/her/hers) is a sophomore studying Marketing at CU. This is her second semester working on marketing and business for the journal. Abby loves reading, writing, and anything crafty. Abby recommends “Hello World!” by Sania Biswas.

Marketing Director

Abby Mantooth

Jillian Fortin

Jillian Fortin (she/her/hers) is a senior at CU Boulder studying Psychology with a minor in Writing and Public Engagement. This is her second semester at the journal and first semester directing the digital production department. Outside of school, Jillian enjoys reading, photography, hiking, snowboarding, and going to raves with friends. Jillian recommends “Canyon of Cows” by Deelia Sherman.

Digital Production Manager

Jillian Fortin

Ellie Gianola

Ellie Gianola (she/her) is a senior studying Media Production, Education and Writing at CU. This is her first semester at the journal and she is elated to assist with all things digital production. Ellie loves hot yoga, crafting, writing and whales. She recommends “The Open Window” by Sandra Marilyn.

Assistant Digital Production Manager

Ellie Gianola

Galileo Blanch

Galileo Blanch (he/him) is a senior studying creative writing at CU. This is his 1st semester at the journal and 1st semester as Assistant Managing Editor. Galileo likes to draw and watch movies. Galileo recommends “Remembering What I Fight For” by Paloma Siegel.

Assistant Online Managing Editor

Galileo Blanch

Xander Keyes-Fischer

Alexander Keyes-Fischer (He/Him/HIs) Is a freshman studying Film production and Linguistics. He is in his second semester with the journal. He works to make videos, social posts and livestreams for our journal. He is a lover of video editing and film as well as a profound appreciation for other cultures and languages. He loves to travel and has been to four countries outside the US.

Assistant A/V Director

Xander Keyes-Fischer

Lucy Harrison

Lucy Harrison (she/her) is a junior studying Philosophy and Religious Studies at CU. This is her first semester at the journal as Hindsight’s Managing Editor. Lucy enjoys skiing, travelling, hiking, and playing cards. Lucy recommends “Stick Shifting Through Hell and Kansas” by John Renfrow.

Hindsight Managing Editor

Lucy Harrison

Remi Stromberg

Remi Stromberg (she/her) is a senior studying Economics at CU. This is her first semester at the journal and her first semester doing A/V and business. Remi loves to snowboard, figure skate, hike, study fashion and finance, and learn about nature in her free time. She recommends “The Unfortunate Truth Of Sunscreen In The Cloud Forrest” by Isabelle Sease.

Business, A/V; All Staff

Remi Stromberg

Sydney Schrader

Sydney Schrader (She/Her) is a senior studying Journalism with a minor in Writing and Public Engagement at CU. This is her first semester at the journal and first semester as a blind reviewer/AV staff member. Sydney loves skiing and being outside. She is also a self proclaimed vest connoisseur. Sydney recommends “Family Myths” by Jadi Campbell.

Editorial; All Staff

Sydney Schrader

Lilly Remington

Lilly Remington (she/her) is a senior studying English Literature and Spanish at CU. This is her first semester at the journal and the new Managing Editor of Print for Changing Skies. Lilly enjoys crocheting, reading, going to concerts and making/drinking coffee. Lilly recommends reading “Exit Music” by Jonathan Weinert, an Online Exclusive.

Changing Skies Managing Editor

Lilly Remington

Domo Acklin

Domo Acklin (they/them/theirs) is a third year CU Boulder Student. This is their second semester at the journal. Domo is an artist of several different mediums and is very enthusiastic about biology and conservation. Domo recommends “Death Without A Soul and the Spacetime Between Us" by S.G Greene.

Art Direction; All Staff

Domo Acklin

Kevin Rothenfluh

Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Kevin Rothenfluh

2013 - Volume I.I

Mission Statement

2014 - Volume 2

Hindsight strives to highlight voices from all walks of life by publishing creative nonfiction in all its forms. We aim to foster a diverse range of contributors and their distinctive content. Anything from poetry to memoir to comics is considered for our annual print publication each spring, all through blind review, and all creative nonfiction. With submissions open year round, authors and artists have the opportunity to be published in our print journal and growing online platform.

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