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.
Darlene Alegrado
Social Media RepresentativeAnd my love of story was born. From midnight premiers to 19+ years later, the wizarding world will hold a place in my heart, always.
Geoffrey Hutton
Web Content EditorSince I can remember, the Wizarding World has been the place I am the happiest.
Jen Rivera
Social Media RepresentativeJen is a NYC native and a lover of Harry Potter, pizza, The Parent Trap, Disney World and all things reality TV.
Alyssa McHugh
Editorialist
Aqsa Khan
Marketing AssistantHarry 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!
Sandy Pascarella
Staffing Coordinator
Ryan McCormick
TranscriberI found "Harry Potter" upon a visit to my local library. I checked out that copy and this is where my journey began!
Bailey Alfaro
Video ProducerHarry Potter allowed me to crack open my imagination and be as creative as I wanted to be.
Minal Daswani
Lead EditorialistI've read the series and watched the movies more times than I can remember, and I don't plan on stopping.
Nicole Flamel
Social Media RepresentativeI'm a clothing designer from Hawaii and on a mission to travel the world experiencing Wizarding World magical destinations.
Asher Chelder
Social Media ManagerAs a kid, I was obsessed with the "Harry Potter" movies. I particularly loved "Chamber of Secrets" (for Myrtle, obviously).
Kat Miller
Creative DirectorWithout Harry Potter, I wouldn't have at least 80% of the things I do today, including my career and closest friends.
Laurie Beckoff
Creative ManagerI earned two degrees by writing about medievalism in Harry Potter. Ask me about Ron Weasley and Sir Gawain.
Riya Arora
EditorialistMy mind is like a box of candies from honeydukes, a colorful combination of different tastes. Writing about Harry Potter is a ticket to plat
Daisy Perez
Marketing AssistantI experienced the love and support of the fandom, and I never turned back to a life without the Wizarding World.
Peter Ampudia
Lead Fandom Chat ModeratorI typically don't read fiction, but couldn’t put any of the books down from July through November.
Letje Malle
Social Media RepresentativeI'm the child who can't get enough of "Harry Potter." When I'm not reading, you probably find me listening to music, cooking, and studying.
Ashley Gardiner
Designer
Virginia Barry
EditorialistAt 25, I was stunned to realize that all those times I snuck a fantasy book along with me it wasn’t without reason.
Breanna Berthiaume
Social Media Promoter | Copy Editor
Elyse Maupin-Thomas
JournalistI'm a compulsive writer, an incessant adventurer, and an aspiring potions master. Slytherins get things done.
Phoenix
Social Media RepresentativeHarry Potter and the Wizarding World opened up magic for me, both in my imagination and in my life.
Jennifer Rapp
Copy EditorI was definitely part of the generation that grew up with Harry and his friends.
Princess Jhode T. Datu
Editorialist | Reddit AmbassadorTo write and to read is a pleasure of mine I shall always indulge in, and the idea of going a day without doing either makes me distraught.
Lacey Villareal
DesignerI am a Graphic Designer and Air Force Veteran living in Florida.
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
Holly Vinson
Video Producer
Meg Scott
Transcript Coordinator | Copy EditorHuman since 1993 and Potter fan since 2001, currently working toward a master's degree in art therapy at George Washington University in DC.
Grace Hurley
JournalistI'm an animal-loving Ravenclaw with a Masters Degree in Writing and a passion for the Harry Potter universe since the age of five.
James S.
EditorialistI'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
Brittany Tallent
Social Media Representative"Harry Potter" has become so much more than just a book for me. I’m at home in the Wizarding World.
Sophia Gugliuzza
Editorialist“Harry Potter” spurred my love for reading and writing. Subsequently, I write about the novels with great passion and enthusiasm.
Victoria Velasco
Standards & Procedures AssistantThe Potter books were the first novels that I ever cared about, and they have led me to so many other enjoyable things.
Jessica J.
Book & Blog CoordinatorMy 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.
Shirley Cano
Social Media RepresentativeA Ravenclaw devotee who fell under the spell of Potter's world at the age of 6.
Elizabeth Grace
Web Content EditorHarry Potter has taught me to be unapologetically me.
Neave Williamson
JournalistI love Harry Potter, so writing articles about these is a dream. I also use these stories as inspiration for my DnD characters!
Deanna Abrash
Copy Editing CoordinatorI gained a profound respect for the Hogwarts professors as I slowly lost my mind in graduate school while teaching.
Gayle Schiller
Social Media RepresentativeWhen I finished the series I found myself always going back to reread the books throughout high school as an escape from the stress.
Shaniya Martin
Social Media RepresentativeMy dream has always been to write all things "Harry Potter." Whether it's fanfiction or articles for my local newspaper I love doing it!
Eric James
Community Content EditorI have enjoyed contributing content to MuggleNet since late 2002, when I was very young.
Catherine Lai
News Administrator | Copy EditorI 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.
Gretka Tarabek
Social Media CoordinatorI was asked what my Hogwarts House is when I was thirteen. The next day, I bought myself the Philosopher's Stone.
Marica Laing
Newsletter SpecialistI am a cat lover and am still looking for one that exactly resembles Hermione’s Crookshanks.
Sarah O’Phelan
Copy EditorIn her free time, you can find her playing piano, cooking and listening to Frankie Vallie, or of course, reading Harry Potter.
Brooke Schmitz
Campaign ProducerThe Wizarding World enchanted me at an early age, and I have read the books countless times. I love to inspire and connect with others.
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 EditorI 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.
House:Ravenclaw
Staff Member of the Month:01/2020
