The Rational was a digital publication & writing community that ran from 2016-2021.
Our mission was focused on democratizing the writer’s education by offering community, publishing opportunities and other helpful tools to aspiring writers everywhere.
Meet the Team
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Katy Sacks
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
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Emma Konst
Managing Editor
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Holly Field
Asst. Managing Editor
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Lauren Perez
Senior Story Editor
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Kayleigh Toyra
Data Analyst
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Allie Folino
Art Director
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Ally Hart
Staff Illustrator
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Alexa Levy
Marketing Manager
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Evianne Suen
Marketing Assistant
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Samantha Johnson
Social Media Coordinator
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Paige Allenspach
Brand Manager
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Brandy Taylor
Happiness Officer
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Delina Phicadu
Editorial Assistant
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Kat Albiston
Editorial Assistant
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Eliza Seigel
Staff Writer
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Jamie Zaccaria
Staff Writer
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Allie Hogan
Staff Writer
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Kelsey Hill
Staff Writer
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Zoe Malik
Research Assistant
Keana Aguila Labra
Keana is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in San Francisco.
Jessica Williams
Jessica is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in Los Angeles.
Sofia Maame Thompson
Sofia is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Sarah Hoenicke
Sarah wasThe Rational’s first managing editor. She is based in Berkeley, CA.
Natasha Ishak
Natasha is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in New York, NY.
Natalie Winkelman
Natalia is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in New York, NY.
Maria Romanenko
Maria is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in Kiev, Ukraine.
Lauren Perez
Lauren is The Rational’s senior story editor, covering gender, race, and relationships. She is based in Manhattan.
Kimberly Williams
Kimberly is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Kelsey Hill
Kelsey is a staff writer for The Rational, covering politics and health. She is based in Santa Cruz.
Kat Albiston
Kat Albiston is a staff writer for The Rational, covering mental health and representation. They are based in London.
Jessica Leeds Richman
Jessica is a contributing writer for The Rational, covering healthcare and women’s rights. She is based in Akron, Ohio.
Jamie Zaccaria
Jamie is a contributing writer for The Rational, covering LGBTQ+, representation and popular culture. She is based in New Jersey.
Jaclyn Alexander
Jaclyn is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in Brooklyn, NY.
Ja’Lisa Arnold
Ja’Lisa is a contributing writer for The Rational. She is based in Los Angeles.