Meet the Team

The people who volunteer at MuggleNet thrive off of creativity, hard work, and passion. We are driven by our desire to honor the magic of the Wizarding World by providing reliable, fun, informative news and content to our fans while fostering a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment.

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Virginia Barry

Editorialist

At 25, I was stunned to realize that all those times I snuck a fantasy book along with me it wasn’t without reason.

Daisy Perez

Marketing Assistant

I experienced the love and support of the fandom, and I never turned back to a life without the Wizarding World.

Minal Daswani

Lead Editorialist

I've read the series and watched the movies more times than I can remember, and I don't plan on stopping.

Sarah O’Phelan

Copy Editor

In her free time, you can find her playing piano, cooking and listening to Frankie Vallie, or of course, reading Harry Potter.

Aqsa Khan

Marketing Assistant

Harry Potter means so much to me and I’m so glad I was able to find a community of people who love it as much as I do!

Marica Laing

Newsletter Specialist

I am a cat lover and am still looking for one that exactly resembles Hermione’s Crookshanks.

Sophia Gugliuzza

Editorialist

“Harry Potter” spurred my love for reading and writing. Subsequently, I write about the novels with great passion and enthusiasm.

Catherine Lai

News Administrator | Copy Editor

I have been a fan of Harry since 2000, a fan of MuggleNet since 2005, and a MuggleNet team member since 2013. Potter has shaped my life.

AnnMary Mailyan

Editorialist

"Harry Potter" has been an integral part of my life ever since childhood, I wouldn't be the same person without the Wizarding World. Apart f

Lacey Villareal

Designer

I am a Graphic Designer and Air Force Veteran living in Florida.

Brooke Schmitz

Campaign Producer

The Wizarding World enchanted me at an early age, and I have read the books countless times. I love to inspire and connect with others.

Riya Arora

Editorialist

My mind is like a box of candies from honeydukes, a colorful combination of different tastes. Writing about Harry Potter is a ticket to plat

Ashley Gardiner

Designer

Jessica J.

Book & Blog Coordinator

My mother and I drove 800 miles in a car with no air conditioning (in July!) so that I could visit the Knight Bus when it was on tour.

Jennifer Rapp

Copy Editor

I was definitely part of the generation that grew up with Harry and his friends.

Victoria Velasco

Standards & Procedures Assistant

The Potter books were the first novels that I ever cared about, and they have led me to so many other enjoyable things.

Kat Miller

Creative Director

Without Harry Potter, I wouldn't have at least 80% of the things I do today, including my career and closest friends.

Elyse Maupin-Thomas

Journalist

I'm a compulsive writer, an incessant adventurer, and an aspiring potions master. Slytherins get things done.

Sandy Pascarella

Staffing Coordinator

Grace Hurley

Journalist

I'm an animal-loving Ravenclaw with a Masters Degree in Writing and a passion for the Harry Potter universe since the age of five.

Bailey Alfaro

Video Producer

Harry Potter allowed me to crack open my imagination and be as creative as I wanted to be.

Geoffrey Hutton

Web Content Editor

Since I can remember, the Wizarding World has been the place I am the happiest.

Holly Vinson

Video Producer

James S.

Editorialist

I've been a Harry Potter nerd since I was young, when my uncle Algie dropped me out a window, and I bounced down the driveway. I'm also a sp

Neave Williamson

Journalist

I love Harry Potter, so writing articles about these is a dream. I also use these stories as inspiration for my DnD characters!

Ryan McCormick

Transcriber

I found "Harry Potter" upon a visit to my local library. I checked out that copy and this is where my journey began!

Meg Scott

Transcript Coordinator | Copy Editor

Human since 1993 and Potter fan since 2001, currently working toward a master's degree in art therapy at George Washington University in DC.

Alyssa McHugh

Editorialist

Eric James

Community Content Editor

I have enjoyed contributing content to MuggleNet since late 2002, when I was very young.

Laurie Beckoff

Creative Manager

I earned two degrees by writing about medievalism in Harry Potter. Ask me about Ron Weasley and Sir Gawain.

Deanna Abrash

Copy Editing Coordinator

I gained a profound respect for the Hogwarts professors as I slowly lost my mind in graduate school while teaching.

Elizabeth Grace

Web Content Editor

Harry Potter has taught me to be unapologetically me.


MuggleNet Staff Member of the Year – 2024

Recognizing outstanding teamwork, dedication, and leadership, the MuggleNet Staff Member of the Year honors a member of the team who has been exemplary throughout an entire calendar year.


Catherine Lai

News Administrator | Copy Editor

I first fell in love with Harry Potter in 2000, shortly before the fourth book came out. In 2005, I discovered MuggleNet and the online fandom, soon becoming a fan of wizard rock and Harry Potter podcasts. In 2010, I went to my first Harry Potter convention and took my first trip to the Wizarding World theme park. And in 2013, I joined the MuggleNet News Team, which was a dream come true. I can’t imagine what my life would have been like without this series and fandom community. I live in Toronto, Canada.

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Staff Member of the Month:01/2020