Our Z-Board is a vibrant mix of faculty, staff, and students who are passionate about fostering creativity, collaboration, and unique perspectives through the zine. Each member brings their own expertise and enthusiasm, contributing to a diverse and inclusive publication process. Get to know the amazing people behind the scenes!

Autumm Caines

Staff Co-Editor in Chief

Hi there! I’m Autumm Caines, an Instructional Designer at the Hub for Teaching and Learning Resources here at the University of Michigan-Dearborn where I also teach occasionally. I’m super excited to have taken on the role of Staff Co-Editor in Chief for the Zine!! If you would like to check out my work, I try to curate and communicate the highlights at autummcaines.com.

Vaishali Prayag

Student Co-Editor in Chief

Hi everyone! I am an undergraduate student doing a degree in Mathematics and Journalism, with a minor in Computer Science. As a Writing Center consultant, I have been in contact with writing for quite a while and as an avid lover of numbers as well, I look forward to being on the Zine as the new Student Co-Editor and Chief!

Dr. Mike MacDonald

Faculty zBoard Member

My first paper in grad school was a rhetorical analysis of punk zines, and I’ve always been enamored by DIY punk projects (even if my own writing has taken more traditional forms), so it goes without saying that I am elated to be on the board of this zine! For my teaching and research interests, you can go here.

Dr. Maya Barak

Faculty zBoard Member

Hey! I’m an Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and affiliate of Women’s and Gender Studies and Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn. When not teaching or writing about matters of crime and justice through a critical lens, I love finding connections between crime, law, and pop culture. My vision of students, faculty, and staff as partners is aimed at fostering agency, collaboration, and empowerment. You can learn more about me here!

Heba Sayed

Student zBoard Member

Hello everyone! I’m Heba Sayed, an undergraduate student pursuing a BS in Software Engineering. While I specialize in web and app development, I also enjoy exploring other areas within the field. Beyond academics, I love expressing my creativity through drawing, painting, graphic design, and video editing. I’m excited to contribute to this zine as a board member! To learn more about me, feel free to visit hebasayed.com!

Isaac Coenca

Student zBoard Member

Hello! I am an undergraduate senior pursuing a BA in Communications and Art History. Art is a passion of mine and I love creating with friends. I have self-published four zines around traditionally marginalized artists and am looking forward to applying to different grad programs around Visual Communications and Design Media Arts.