Willow Loveday Little, Executive Editor

Willow Loveday Little is a British-Canadian writer and poet whose work has appeared in several publications; notably, The Dalhousie Review and On Spec. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and has read at Accent, the Visual Arts Centre, Argo Reading Series and McGill’s Poetry Matters. Poems published in yolk literary magazine and The Selkie’s Resiliency anthology are forthcoming.

Felipe Aas, Editor in Chief

Felipe is from Norway and is currently studying geography and political science at McGill University. He is interested in the intersection between geography and politics, especially the consequences of global warming on world politics. Felipe can at most times be found nose-deep in a book or planning future travels to soothe his innate sense of curiosity.

Artemis Archimandriti, Head of Communications

Artemis is Greek born and raised, and is now in her last year of studies at McGill University. She is pursuing a major in political science, with minors in philosophy and Russian (philosophy is her favourite). She aspires to be a journalist, and to travel to remote and forgotten places in the world in order write articles broadcasting the different peoples and cultures of the world to everyone. She sincerely misses the Mediterranean sun.

Amanda Lenko, Head of Design

In Montreal born and raised, out in Halifax is where she spent her university days. Always having been drawn to the ocean, she obtained her Bachelor of Design, Interdisciplinary out on the east coast. Amanda currently works as a graphic designer. She runs her own clothing brand called Arkiteektur, which celebrates Montreal’s rich history through her illustrations and historic fun facts. She is an avid traveler, and can be found at the randomest place, from salsa dancing at the JCC, to biking on the boardwalk, in her hometown or somewhere out in the world.

Kabir Sethi, Chief Technology Officer

Kabir is from New Delhi and currently wrapping up his degree in mechanical engineering and computer science at McGill University in Montreal — after having hopped around Eurasia for the better part of his life. His passion spreads all the way from Blockchain to Solar Flight and always enjoys a discussion about the current and future state(s) of Science and Technology. Outside of Graphite Publications, Kabir is currently the President of Blockchain at McGill and heavily involved in AERO McGill. You can catch him haunting cafes and libraries around Montreal and daydreaming about the Tropical Sun. Don’t hesitate to reach out at: kabir.sethi3@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

Adam Belkebir, Head of Finance and Marketing

Adam was born and raised in New York City, and is currently in his last year pursuing a degree in economics and finance. He heads Graphite‘s promotional and outreach efforts after having previously served as a marketing manager for Prep101. Outside of his studies, he is an avid all-weather biker and can often be found cruising around and café-hopping in the Plateau.

Atsushi Ikeda, Managing Editor of Music

Born in Japan and raised in Hong Kong, Atsushi Ikeda is an English Literature student at McGill whose work has disappeared into the most esteemed desk drawers. He plays guitar for Parker Konz and writes for spare change. His favourite stoner rap triple entendre is “Where’s Ralph Waldo Ellison?” He digs the weird and irreverent, the confounding and slippery—you can trust him not to cramp your style.

Jacky Davidson, Managing Editor of Arts & Culture

Jacky Davidson left her home in Toronto in 2016 to pursue a degree in English literature at McGill University. Her research interests include the studies of disability, masculinity, and emotion in early modern literature, as well as women and modernism. Jacky spends much of her spare time volunteering at The Jewish General Hospital and completing crosswords.

Alice Pessoa de Barros, Managing Editor of French

Alice was born in Brazil but lived in France her whole life and she is pursuing an honours degree in philosophy with a minor in art history at McGill. When she isn’t writing or editing philosophy papers, Alice likes to look for the most isolated spot at the library and think about how much she misses French food. Some of her favourite things include feminist art history, Victorian literature and the soundtrack of Shrek.

Christopher Junn, Managing Editor of Creative

Portland raised, Christopher came to Montreal in 2015 to pursue a degree in English literature at McGill University. Falling in love with the city and its people, he quickly grew accustomed to life in Montreal. After having written for several journals and newspapers at McGill, Christopher eventually found his spot in the Graphite Creative section which gave him a space where he could publish his creative work more frequently. He joined the team at the beginning of 2018 and since, has been on the lookout for creative people wherever he goes. Apart from Graphite, Christopher works as a McGill tutor and community manager at the non-profit Opportutoring.

Ennie Skurczak, Managing Editor of Creative

Ennie Skurczak is a Montreal-based writer and poet (and Scorpio). She is currently pursuing a major in English literature and creative writing with a minor in interdisciplinary studies in sexuality at Concordia University. Ennie is deeply passionate about her city, equal rights, inclusive sex education, and feminism. Outside of her studies, Ennie loves to journal, study astrology, and romanticize. She has also worked for Dawson College’s The Plant News as the publication’s first Creative Writing Editor, as well as their copy editor. Poem published in yolk forthcoming.

Ryan Petrucelli, Managing Editor of Economics

Ryan Petrucelli was raised in Connecticut but currently lives in Montréal where he attends McGill University. He is pursuing a degree in Economics, with dual minor concentrations in computer science and sociology. He is strongly interested in analysis of significant micro- and macro-economic shifts and their effect on the global economy. Outside of economics, he is passionate about music and an avid reader.

Emma Slack-Jørgensen, Managing Editor of Economics

Emma Slack-Jørgensen is a Danish-English writer who has worked with a variety of publications during her time as an economics and philosophy student at McGill University — most notably Copenhagen-based publication SCENARIO Magazine and the Bull and Bear. Keen on bridging the gap between her studies, Emma is interested in exploring the moral and social teachings of welfare economics and existential philosophy. You can often find Emma peeping through the viewer of her film camera or exploring the nooks and crannies of the Montreal music scene. 

Bella Silverman, Managing Editor of Opinion

Bella Silverman is from Vancouver, BC. In 2016, she moved to Montreal to pursue a BA majoring in art history and history at McGill University. Bella’s passions lie within bolstering an array of diverse voices and learning about histories through an intersectional lens. Bella believes that art and creative expression are essential tools when trying to understand different experiences, specifically those of marginalized populations. She has published multiple articles for Graphite’s Arts and Culture section as well as an essay in the Yiara art history magazine. In her free time, Bella can be found doing yoga and running in the woods.