A twice published author in poetry, Emily is a creative writer with an extensive background in English Literature. Since graduating from Lincoln Memorial University, she gained experience as a Translator and Staff Writer for a variety of Appalachian Projects across East Tennessee. Her work has been featured in The Anthology of Appalachian Writers: Nikki Giovanni Volume VIII and Hollow Volume IV with awards in poetry and creative nonfiction.

Sandra has previous supply chain and business operations experience which she is leveraging as an author with FundingSage focused on spotlighting entrepreneurs and their startup efforts.

Quinn Pilkey is a student at the University of Tennessee double-majoring in Journalism and Electronic Media and Cinema Studies. He writes for several outlets across the internet.

Quinn currently writes for our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight in his position as an Article Writer.