Who We Are
Detester Magazine, founded in 2019, is a youth-led nonprofit platform dedicated
to amplifying people of color youth activism and socio-political issues. We
truly believe that art and writing are powerful mediums for change. We
want to advocate issues that affect people of color communities around the globe, whether it
concerns politics, society, culture, mental health, environment, and
etc. We aim to push past the endless single stories to deliver a
picture that expresses distilled human emotions and diverse
perspectives.
*The name Detester Magazine reflects our goal to combat the hate and bigotry that stem from ignorance.
*The name Detester Magazine reflects our goal to combat the hate and bigotry that stem from ignorance.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote racial solidarity among youth of color through creative expression and intersectional advocacy.
Our Vision
Detester Magazine envisions a world where communities can celebrate each other’s similarities and appreciate differences through diverse representation and racial equity.
Our Goals
1. Amplify socio-political issues that affect people of color communities
We work to bring forward a diverse and inclusive representation of POC communities and build allyship as we educate each other on the unique experiences of each community.
We work to bring forward a diverse and inclusive representation of POC communities and build allyship as we educate each other on the unique experiences of each community.
2. Empower youth of color to raise their voices to combat social injustices
We strive to uplift the voices of marginalized communities and people of color that are often overlooked or underrepresented in our societies to diversify our perspectives and to build a more inclusive and equitable world.
We strive to uplift the voices of marginalized communities and people of color that are often overlooked or underrepresented in our societies to diversify our perspectives and to build a more inclusive and equitable world.
3. Provide channels of action for youth of color to become more proactive in social activism
We create and share resources to inspire our and future generations to become changemakers in their communities and to bring together the power of grassroots, student activism.
We create and share resources to inspire our and future generations to become changemakers in their communities and to bring together the power of grassroots, student activism.
Why did I Become a Detester?
Because…
I think it is brave to take action.
I think it is youthful to have a strong belief.
I think it is courageous to explore topics typically tip-toed around...
I think it is brave to take action.
I think it is youthful to have a strong belief.
I think it is courageous to explore topics typically tip-toed around...
Meet Our Team
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Directors
Designers
Content
Project
Marketing
Web Developers

Huiwen Chen
Founder and Executive Director

Anju Meyer
Co-Founder & Editor-In-Chief

Theo Brandt
Co-Founder & Art Director

Ivy Jiang
Design Co-Director

Dorothy Chan
Project Co-Director

Mahi Jain
Design Co-Director

Sophie Xie
Marketing Director

Chloe Mshana
Project Co-Director

Kristy Lee
Graphic Designer

Ashleigh Vogel
Project Manager

Mary Balderas
Graphic Designer

Suzanna Chen
Writer

Newton Brophy
Writer

Lillian Hinojosa
Writer

Harvi Karatha
Editor

Anna Kwan
Editor

Vasco Vidal
Project Manager

Mary Mai
Project Manager

Roxanne Fernandes
Social Media Manager

Asma Husein
Social Media Manager

Joyce Huang
Editor

Danica Seto
Writer

Ify Chidi
Video Editor

Grace Bennett
Editor

Michaela Capulong
Writer

Storm Butti
Video Editor
El Fahey
Social Media Manager
River Somerville
Writer
Maya Henry
Writer
Rohan Subramaniam
Writer
Jamee Ganal
Artist
Kareena Thakkar
Graphic Designer

Eeman Aleem
Editor

Aliza Shahab
Editor

Sophia Zuo
Podcast Host
Gabby Schmitt
Graphic Designer

Kenny Tung
Editor & Web Developer

Chloe Chen
Editor

Lucy Zhao
Script Writer

Elyssa Siblini
Podcast Host

Mazen Chouayeb
Web Developer

YanPing Pan
Graphic Designer

Sierra Smith
Project Manager

Allison Loudenback
Project Manager

Brian Nguyen
Writer

Kennedy Kelis
Staff Writer

Anushka Sonawala
Writer

Unmani Tewari
Staff artist

Alice Lei
Staff Editor

Riti Aggarwal
Script writer

Zeina Hijazi
Podcast Researcher

Myesha Phukan
Staff Writer

Wendy Zheng
Editor

Madeeha Anjum
Writer

Vivian Huang
Writer

Mackenzie Pritchard
Writer

Ro Kornerup
Artist

Summer LaPointe
Editor
Bios Graphics Credit: Karen Choi, Rachel Zhang, Celine Yang, Gabby Schmitt