EDITOR IN CHIEF - SF/BAY AREA

Homegrown in Chandler, Arizona, Maria traded the desert for the bay over one year ago to pursue a new chapter of life in San Francisco. She drafted the first plan for Club Rambutan on the last day of Summer 2023 on a couch somewhere in Atlanta, hoping to build something meaningful that helps early creatives to continue believing in themselves. When not working, you can find her writing Yelp reviews like her life depends on it.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR - PHX

Jasmin Lily is an Iranian-american artist dedicated to building a future where creative careers are more accessible.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and studio art from Arizona State University and is an incoming Industrial Design Master’s student at Pratt Institute.

TALENT SPECIALIST - SEA

Sam Daly is a life long PNW resident currently based in Bellevue, WA. She has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and advertising, along with a minor in business management. She is currently pursuing careers in graphic design, museum curation and guest services, as well as specialty coffee. In her free time Sam enjoys hand poke tattooing, collaging, reading, and enjoying nature.

EVENT COORDINATOR - PHX

Sam is a Latine self-taught analog photographer & storyteller based in Phoenix, Arizona. Sam is a 2024 Artists to Work Grant recipient through the City of Phoenix and is currently working on their community integration project that is set to be completed the fall of 2024. Sam also holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Graphic Information Technology. Although they do have a technical background, their heart holds true to their pursuit in art and art making. In their free time they love watching films, writing film reviews on Letterboxd, listening to roaring shoegaze music, and playing around in procreate.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Dominique Hallak, originally from San Diego, now spends her time between Brooklyn and Phoenix while pursuing a master's in clinical mental health counseling. She captures life's moments through photography, drawing inspiration from 2000s rom-coms and her mother’s old digital camera. Dominique uses her lens to connect with personal stories, find new smiles, and celebrate the beauty in every shared experience.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER - PHX

Riley Wagner is 20 years old, a Libra Sun, Capricorn Moon, and Gemini Rising. She is currently a junior at Arizona State University studying Graphic Design and Fashion. A few of her favorite things are Thai food, Studio Ghibli movies, Pop Mart blind boxes, and Lil Yachty. She has always loved magazines and loves designing Club Rambutans zine.

WEB DESIGNER - PHX

Thrisha is Club Rambutan’s website designer, with a background in industrial design, brand identities, and interaction design. Alongside her work at Club Rambutan, Thrisha contributes to an industrial design magazine and freelances in design services. Growing up in the Bay Area has given her a love for nature and anthropology (history nerd). This passion for human connection is often integrated into her projects. She spends her time thrifting, constantly listening to music, and oogling interior designs.

NEWSLETTER DESIGNER - PHX

Percy is a multi-media designer and synth freak based in Phoenix, Arizona. Inspired by all things DIY they like to spend their time collecting knick-knacks and scrap electronics to mash into something sickening. Being a plant lover they always like to contrast their project with natural elements.

CONTENT WRITER - PHX

Kim Alexis (they/she) grew up in Surprise, Arizona before living in Downtown Phoenix for the past seven years. As a Filipino, this identity has guided their passions in international politics and cultural revolutions.

They feel lucky to be surrounded by local creatives and grassroots organizers who have continuously inspired them by paving the way toward the better world we are building for ourselves and our communities.

Kim's big three: Libra sun, Capricorn moon, Scorpio rising. When they're not at work, they are either at a concert, updating their letterboxd, or destroying their future Spotify Wrapped.

MANAGING EDITOR - SF/BAY AREA

Felix is the SF Managing Editor for Club Rambutan. He is a creative that specializes in photography, videography, and illustration. In his spare time, you’ll find him thrifting, eating, or hiking in the Bay.

ARTIST GRANT WRITER - C’VILLE

Savannah Miles is originally from Seattle, but she has found herself living all over the world. Having completed her undergraduate degree in history at Grand Canyon University, Savannah moved to Liverpool, England to attend a postgraduate program and study international slavery studies. She now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she plans to work in museums and universities as a public historian. She loves traveling, nostalgia, bird watching, trinket collecting, and long walks.

MANAGING EDITOR - PHX

Maya is, first and foremost, a book enthusiast. Throughout her life, nothing has mattered more than the written word. She also could be described as in her mid 20s, recent college graduate, content marketing maven, amateur seamstress, zealous advocate (for and against many things), etc. Currently, you can find her knee deep in the world of influencer marketing due to a high pressure internship scramble her junior year when she moved to NYC.

Now located in downtown Phoenix, Maya shares an apartment with an aspiring lawyer and an enemy-turned-friend. Here, she can be found arguing passionately with her roommates, repairing thrifted clothes, and leaving Goodreads reviews for her audience of 1.

CO-EVENT COORDINATOR - SF/BAY AREA

My name is Raim Arellano and I grew up in the East Bay Area, California. I am a recent graduate from UC Irvine, holding a B.A. in Urban Studies with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems. Since graduating, I have moved back to NorCal to pursue a career in urban planning, with a passion for bringing people together guiding me. To ground myself, I love cooking, going out for a run, watching Glee, and spending quality time with friends and family.