2025 TEAM UPDATES COMING SOON…

ABOUT CHACHA
Chacha is the sole founder and driving force behind Beacon, having conceived, built, and curated every element of the brand and platform. With a background spanning creative direction, storytelling, and design, she led the end-to-end development of Beacon—shaping its editorial voice, visual identity, community strategy, and business model. From forging hundreds of creator relationships worldwide to leading volunteer teams and unpaid interns, her ability to inspire and mobilize talent speaks to the strength of the mission. Under her leadership, Beacon evolved from a mere concept to a vibrant cultural platform and proof of what's possible with vision, passion and determination.

PAST TEAM:

Zach Westerman – Director of Design

Britt Mohr – Director of Visual Content

Kailla Coomes – Director of Written Content

Savvysandy – Director of Exclusive Content (Fashion)

Anali Gomez - Intern

Daniel Cardoza - No. 02 Lead Designer

Jesse Lamm - No. 02 Guest Editor

Vee Qian - No. 04 Guest Editor and Designer

Peter Litster - Intern, No. 04 Lead Designer

Ariel Weiser - Intern, No. 05 Lead Designer

Nathan Bergfelt - Intern, No. 06 Lead Designer

Natalie Figuera and Rashaunda Brooks,
Young Gifted Black & Brown aka Y.G.B. - No. 07 Collaborator

Stephanie Guy - Intern, No. 08 Lead Designer

Olya Belleri - Intern, No. 09 Lead Designer

Clay Howard - Intern, No. 10 Lead Designer

Reid Kille - Intern, Director of Video Production

Aphelion Crampton - Intern, Digital Communications

Mark Woodward - Intern, Website Management

Trae Sirimanogham - Intern, Graphic Design

Produce Portland and Produce Organics Records - No. 11 Collaborator

Omega Supreme Records - Music Contributor

Grace Poutney - Intern, No. 12 Lead Designer

Fatima Elmusbhi - Intern, Editorials and Copywriter

Seth Dermas - Intern, No. 13 Lead Designer, 3-D Graphics

Mia Pinzelik - Intern, No. 14 Lead Designer

Danny Alter - Volume IV Video Graphics

Ava Sky Reeves - Intern, No. 15 Lead Designer

Wolfgang Schildmeyer - Intern, No. 16 Lead Designer

Blossom - Volume IV Music Collaborator

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