Cassandra Floding, Fiction Editor

Hello!

My name is Cassandra and I’m the fiction editor for the Oak Tree Journal. My major is associate of arts, and I’m not sure what I’m going to do after school yet. I have a 1-year-old girl that is the light of my life.

Angela Cross, Nonfiction Editor 

Angela Cross is thrilled to contribute to the Oak Tree Journal as a nonfiction editor. She had a nonfiction piece in last year’s journal and is excited to help others get their work out there. She is an online EGCC student pursuing her Associate of Arts degree. Afterwards, she plans to continue earning a bachelor’s in psychology. She lives in southwest Ohio where she currently works at a local library in reference and teaches yoga. She writes about living an authentic life for her own website and hopes to publish her work someday. Writing is life for Angela, but she also loves living it and sharing her experiences through storytelling. In her rare spare time, you’ll find her writing, creating new yoga sequences, outside on her hammock reading, or trying new restaurants with her husband. 

Shajuan Jackson, Poetry Editor

Hello!

My name is Shajuan. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Purdue University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Hofstra University. I am currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Business Management with a Certificate in Digital and Social Media Marketing at Eastern Gateway Community College.

The art of writing has always been important to me. I have been writing, immersing myself and my readers in stories, since elementary school. It started as a hobby for me and over time, writing developed into my profession. As a writer working in fashion, television and film, I have helped professionals communicate their stories and their messages to others. Being a part of the writing community at EGCC is such a privilege. I have the opportunity to do what I love most: engage with the written language and with readers who appreciate the art of storytelling. I am thrilled to serve as the Poetry Editor for the Oak Tree Journal and I look forward to our upcoming issue.

Alyssa Alcala, Arts/Media Editor

My name is Alyssa Alcala and I’m finishing my last year at Eastern Gateway, majoring in Business with a focus on Digital Marketing. I hope to take that degree and work in publishing or the entertainment industry. In my downtime, I make zines about my interests, such as movies or music, or things that are just on my mind but mainly about movies. I enjoy watching all genres of movies but my favorites are horror and rom-com. I’ve recently rediscovered my love for all things art, such as drawing, painting, photography, etc. Any and every way to express myself creatively.

Katrina Brown, Social Media Editor

Hello my name is Katrina Brown. I love nature and swimming. Spending time on mission trips and having fun with friends is a favorite part of my life.