OUR TEAM

  • Rachel Yin

    FOUNDER, SENIOR ADVISOR

    Rachel is a teenage writer from Minnesota. She attended the Iowa Young Writers' Studio in 2025, and her work has been recognized by the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Wall Street Journal, Minnesota English Journal, and more. In her free time, she enjoys long conversations, a good sitcom, and meeting new people.

  • Misty (Pui Ha Sun)

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, MANAGING EDITOR

    Misty is an international student currently studying at City of London School for Girls in the UK. Loving to travel and write, she has attended Brown University’s pre-college course on Fantasy Fiction: From Ovid to Tolkien and has been shortlisted in John Locke’s essay competition in 2025 on Theology. She has a passion for art and Classics, has written and drawn for her school's Classics magazine, and has won a Classics poster award held by Oxford University. In her free time, she likes to read fantasy fiction, draw, and watch the TV show House M.D.

    Instagram: @mistyst.ar

  • Chandler Holbrook

    EXECUTIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Chandler is a high school senior from the USA who enjoys reading, painting, and playing various instruments such as flute and piano. She is very excited to be working with such a fantastic team to bring you future issues of Youth of Letters.

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    Muhammed bin Zailan

    POETRY EDITOR

    Muhammad bin Zailan is a Singapore-based poet and a first-year diploma student studying Chemical Engineering at Singapore Polytechnic. His poetry has been shared at open mics and has received recognition for its striking imagery. On his lazy days, you can find him enjoying Quadratini wafer biscuits or unhealthily listening to Rauw Alejandro's music.

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    Bella Francisco

    POETRY EDITOR

    Bella (they/them) is an artist, dancer, and writer from the Bay Area. Aside from being a lover of psychological horror and R&B music, they are someone who pens stories involving the monstrosity in the mundane, how grief and warmth last, and the phenomenon of girls in love with the world and its void.

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    Aiesha Akenzua

    GENERAL EDITOR

    Aiesha is a writer from London with an unwavering love for hot chocolate and her ever-mysterious cat Venus. She has a deep appreciation for writing that stirs new perspectives and sparks something undeniable. Delighted to join the Youth of Letters editing team, she looks forward to nurturing the writing that finds a home here.

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    Jo Galvez

    GENERAL EDITOR

    Jo Galvez is a 28-year-old general editor of Youth of Letters from the Philippines. Her works have found their homes in minimag., Alien Buddha Press, Tree & Stone Magazine, Inquirer Young Blood, and others. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, read, and play with her cats.

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    Emily Yin

    GENERAL EDITOR

    Emily Yin is a sophomore in high school and lives in the United States. She has been writing creatively for three years, and her work has been recognized by Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. When she isn’t crafting short stories or editing, Emily enjoys painting, playing the flute, and anything matcha.

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    Anushka Chauhan

    VISUAL MEDIA EDITOR

    Anushka is a 9th-grade student, passionate about literature, design, and creative exploration. She loves delving into design and binge-watching captivating shows. With a keen interest in making an impact, she focuses on meaningful projects that inspire and engage the community.

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    Alisha Sapkota

    VISUAL MEDIA EDITOR

    Alisha Sapkota (16) is a Visual Media Editor for Youth of Letters. A graphic design enthusiast, she brings her experience as the graphic designer for her school magazine to her role, where she’s eager to help shape the creative vision and visual identity of the organization. Outside of work, Alisha enjoys exploring digital art, photography, and design, and has a passion for storytelling through visuals.

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    Joann Fetner

    DIGITAL MARKETER

    Joann Fetner is a 17-year-old college student at New York University majoring in Philosophy. Born in Vietnam but raised in Australia, she is particularly interested in creative design and hence digital marketing. When she is not playing around in Photoshop or Canva, you can find her reading a book, hanging out with friends, listening to music, or going for a long walk.