Monica Montelongo Flores
Faculty Advisor 

Monica Montelongo Flores is an assistant professor of Multiethnic American Literature in the department of English at CSU-Stanislaus. She holds a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University and specializes in Chicanx/Latinx Literature and Cultural Studies, American Literature, Film and Media Studies, and the U.S. West. She took over as faculty advisor for Penumbra in Summer of 2019 and since has launched the new publication presence, Penumbraonline.org. Besides research, she enjoys writing poetry and creative essays, as well as book/film/tv reviews. Prior to COVID-19, she enjoyed Texas road trips and travel in the southwestern U.S., particularly New Mexico. She is a wife, mama, and Chicana. For more, please see www.monicamontelongoflores.com 
Jarred White
Editor, Writing Club Manager, Archive Director, Penumbra Press Lead

​Jarred White is a graduate student at CSU Stanislaus and has been part of the Penumbra team since 2018. His field of study consists of American literature, editing, and book/film reviews. He specializes in the horror genre and how it intersects/interacts with gender, race, social classes, and U.S. culture. He is currently writing a book of short stories, "Rotten Teeth," which contains tales about an unscrupulous alien scientist, Lovecraftian cults run by active seniors, and a sinister mattress.
Jessica Charest
Editor, Social Media Manager, Website Design Team
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Jessica Charest is an editor and the social media manager for PenumbraOnline.org's Summer 2021 edition. She is a graduate of California State University, Stanislaus with an MA in English Literature. Throughout her college years, Jessica served as a peer writing tutor, as well as an editor, expressing her passion for editing and reviewing works. Her passion for reading began at an early age, particularly for fantasy and paranormal novels, as well as stories focused on various mythologies. Her hobbies largely consist of reading, creative writing, listening to kpop, and spending time with her dogs. It is her belief that books offer a variety of experiences to readers, transporting them temporarily into other worlds and lives. She aspires to write and publish her own fantasy novel one day, although she often gets distracted by her "TBR" list. ​
Hannah Neeley
Editor, Reviews Editor, Podcast Team, Penumbra Press Lead, Charity Event Team
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Hannah Neeley has been an Editor with Penumbra for the past year and is excited to work with the online journal again. She is a graduate student currently working towards an MA in Literature and Rhetoric at CSU Stanislaus with the hopes of teaching composition and working in publishing. She’s an avid Young Adult and Fantasy reader and loves listening to music and bullet journaling. 

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Bobbi Solano
Editor, Book Club Team, Content Editor, Call for Authors and Artists Manager

Bobbi Solano is a part of this summer’s book club and content management teams. She is a recent graduate of CSU Stanislaus, where she earned her B.A. in English. She is waiting to start her MFA Creative Writing program at St. Mary’s College of CA in Moraga this fall, where she’ll focus on her fiction writing. She is excited to have the opportunity to craft pieces that contribute to the new wave of inclusivity that has been impacting the literary community as of late. She loves all things Halloween, watching movies, good food, and a good book.
Morgan Lincoln
Reading Editor, Archive Team, Website Editor, Content Editor
Morgan Lincoln is a graduate student at CSU Stanislaus. She is earning her Master of Arts in English, Rhetoric, and Writing Studies. She plans to become a community college professor or pursue her Ph.D. She holds a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley. Her academic interests include: Film and Media Studies, British and American Literature as well as Culture and Gender Studies. Morgan is a nature and animal lover. She loves to explore and go to the beach.   
When she is not reading or working, you will find her on her bike, traveling, or hiking.  
Bo Locke
Editor, Podcast Director, Content Editor
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Bo Locke is a graduate student at CSU Stanislaus pursuing a master's degree in Literature, Rhetoric, and Teaching Writing. Currently working as an Editor and the Podcast Director, he is a familiar face to Penumbra. Professionally, he hopes to instruct at the community college level and continue to bring the tradition of student-centered publication with him wherever he goes. His areas of interest for creative works are primarily prose, both fiction and non-fiction. His favorite genres for fiction are Fantasy and Science fiction, and for non-fiction he enjoys war memorials written by fellow Veterans. He is an avid reader, movie buff, Dungeon Master, and casual writer. He is a proud father and a loving husband.​
Essence Saunders
Editor, Writing Club Manager, Merchandise Manager, Penumbra Archive Team, Podcast Team, Charity Event Team
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Essence Saunders studies English and Journalism at California State University Stanislaus. She began working with the Penumbra Literary and Art Journal in the spring of 2019, and currently works with the website Penumbraonline.org primarily with the design this issue. She enjoys creative writing as well as academic analysis and has published articles in the CSU Signal.
Autumn Andersen
Editor, Reviews Editor, Readings Team, Website Design Team, Book Club Team, Call for Authors and Artists Manager
Autumn just graduated Spring 2021 from CSU Stanislaus with a BA in English and is excited to start the graduate program for Literature in the fall. She plans to teach at the college level and one day finish her novel. She started with Penumbra in the Spring and is grateful for the opportunity to continue working with the journal this summer. Autumn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.
Andrea Wagner
Poetry Editor, Readings Director, Mailing Director, Art Coordinator, Website Design Manager, Penumbra Archiving Assistant 

Andrea Wagner is a CSU Stanislaus graduate in English and Business Administration; she plans to obtain her Masters from CSU Stanislaus in English Literature in 2022. Andrea has been published in Penumbra a number of times and enjoys writing and reading poetry. She strives to blur the lines of genre and mode and is especially interested in psychological exploration in literature and media. In her free time she reads, watches anime, and plays with her dog.

Previous Editions' Staff

Summer 2020:
Monica Montelongo Flores
(Faculty Advisor and Poetry Editor)
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Jarred White
(Co-Editor in Chief, Design Lead, Art Supervisor, and Reviews Editor)

Jessica Charest
(Co-Editor in Chief and Fiction Editor)

Mo Gudino
(Hybrid Literature Editor and PR Manager)

Ahmed Fara
(Nonfiction Editor)

Beatriz Gonzalez Rivera
(Design Editor)

Essence Saunders
(Design Editor)

Morgan Lincoln 
(Design Editor)

Erika Evans
​(Design Editor)

Fall 2020:
Monica Montelongo Flores 
(Faculty Advisor)

Ahmed Fara
(Assistant Poetry Editor, Assistant Book Review Editor, Design)

Monica Hernandez Medina
​(Web Design Editor, Submissions Design Editor, and Archives Design Editor)

Beatriz Gonzalez Rivera
(Social Media and PR Director)

Mo Gudino
(Hybrid Literature Editor)

Erika Evans
​(Assistant Art Editor, Design Lead)

Bo Locke
(Nonfiction Editor, Archives Design Editor, and Podcast Producer)

​Hannah Neeley
(Reviews Editor, Assistant Nonfiction Editor, Web Design Editor, and Podcast Producer)

Jarred White
(Co-Editor in Chief, Art Editor, Lead Design and Web Design Editor, and Interview Coordinator)

Jessica Charest
(Co-Editor in Chief, Fiction Editor, Poetry Editor, Lead Submission Design Editor, and Interview Coordinator)

​Essence Saunders
(Assistant Fiction Editor and Submissions Design Editor)