Kenechi Uzor has a B.A in Philosophy, a B.Sc. in English/Creative Writing, an MFA in Fiction, and a Graduate Certificate in Publishing. He is a Tin House Scholar, and his writing has been included in anthologies, published in literary magazines, and won multiple awards. Kenechi Uzor is an Associate Instructor of writing at the University of Utah and sits on the board of Portland State University’s Publishing program and on the board of PubWest

Runo is seasoned in customer relations, SEO optimization, and sales with more than 7 years experience. When she's not working, she's helping fathers and mothers navigate parenthood.

Roseline Mgbodichinma is a Nigerian writer passionate about documenting women's stories. Her writing explores the intersection of nature, womanhood, emotion, bodies and desire, and how they exist and function in society. She is an alumni of the Library of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD), and The West African Writers Residency program. Her writing has been published on Isele, The Willowherb Review, Agbowo, SprinNG, Native Skin and elsewhere.

Toinpre Donald is a creative strategist and storyteller shaping the digital voice of Iskanchi Press. With a background in writing, content strategy, and literary advocacy, she leads Iskanchi’s organic social media efforts to connect African writers with global readers. Passionate about amplifying African narratives, she balances her role at Iskanchi with judging literary competitions and pursuing a medical degree—proving that creativity and discipline can thrive together.

Meet Mahir, our in-house website manager extraordinaire.