Alasdair (he/him) is the digital editor of QBurgh. He is a recent graduate of Chatham University with a BFA and a MA in Creative Writing. He grew up around Pittsburgh and now wishes to become involved with the local LGBTQ+ community. Through his writing, he hopes to represent and advocate for queer people like himself.

Silas Maxwell Switzer is a musician, poet, and history student who's dedicated to exploring and preserving the local queer history in Pittsburgh, PA, his lifelong home. In his effort to emulate the noble possum, Silas has taken to allowing himself to be coaxed out of his hiding spots by pieces of interesting trash, an interest which he calls "digital archiving." You can follow his work on his website, silasmaxwellswitzer.com.

Tia (she/her) is a recent Point Park grad who majored in journalism. She loves all things movies, music, and Pittsburgh! As the summer 2022 QBurgh intern, she’s looking forward to writing about Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community and highlighting all the cool people doing cool things in the community.

G. Michael Beigay is a freelance photographer and special education professional for Allegheny Intermediate Unit. His photography has provided educational tools to aid students with cognitive disabilities. He also has worked with a media specialist at his LGBT-friendly church to develop various multi-media productions. He is one of the hosts for G2H2 and he is also the main photographer.

Hansen Bursic (he/him) is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and LGBTQ+ activist. His work for QBurgh has won a Golden Quill Award from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. Bursic's film work has screened all over the world from Frameline, the world's oldest and most prestigious LGBTQ+ film festival, to Reel Q here in Pittsburgh. His writing has been seen in online publications such as CinéSPEAK and QueerPGH. To learn more about Bursic's work, visit his Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or his website.

Michael Buzzelli is a stand-up comedian and sit-down author. As a comedian, he has performed all around the country, most notably, the Ice House, the Comedy Store and the Improv in Los Angeles. As a writer, Michael Buzzelli has been published in a variety of websites, magazines and newspapers. He is a theater and arts critic for 'Burgh Vivant,’ Pittsburgh's online cultural talk magazine. He is also a Moth Grand Slam storyteller and actor. His books, "Below Average Genius," a collection of essays culled from his weekly humor column in the Observer-Reporter, and his romantic comedy,  “All I Want for Christmas," are on sale at Amazon.com. He is working on a LGBTQ romantic comedy called, “Why I Hate My Friends.” You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter. (He / Him / His)

Amanda Cetorelli is a Pittsburgh native who you might find in a local coffee shop reading a book or walking around town in the City or Mt. Lebanon. She studies architecture at Kent State University. Amanda loves photography and has pursued it as a side hobby since middle school. You can follow her photography on Instagram.

Chrissy Costa is a local comedian known for her dry wit, satirical style of comedy, and big earrings. Before doing stand-up she studied sketch comedy at Chicago’s famed Second City. You can follow her on Instragram and Facebook. (She / Her / Hers)

Roy Gloeckl resides in the southern hills of Pittsburgh, performing communications specialties for a local university. He is a lifelong gaymer who has yet to “catch ‘em all.” He is an actor who wants to be a cartoon. And yeah, he totally has a favorite dinosaur. Follow him on Instagramand tell him yours.

Ava Grace is a Pittsburgh-based lifestyle and event photographer. Voted second Best Creative Photographer - Event/Sports 2024 by readers of the Pittsburgh City Paper.

Ollie Gratzinger (he/him) is a gay, transmasculine writer from Pittsburgh. After a few years spent as a copy editor in New York City, then as a journalist (and farmhand) in rural Connecticut, he has returned to his hometown to begin a PhD in English Literature at Duquesne University. Ollie’s passions include travel, books, and LGBTQ advocacy, and when he isn’t writing, he can be found fishing along the riverbanks, usually with an iced coffee in hand.

Miracle Jones is a community organizer and queer activist who works in the Pittsburgh area to advocate for equity along the intersections of gender, race, and class.Her work focuses on implementing abolition based principles and transformative justice through writing, policy, and advocacy.  Headshot by Emmai Alaquiva.

After moving to Pittsburgh in the summer of 2013, Boomba became active in the community attending and organizing climate rallies and events. They are very passionate about advocating for a better Pittsburgh.

Drew Praskovich is a writer and filmmaker born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Drew's work for QBurgh has been nominated for a Golden Quill Award from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. His short film, Seahorse, about a pregnant boy, has been screened around the world from the South Asia's biggest LGBQTIA+ film festival KASHISH Mumbai to NFFTY in Seattle, WA where it took home the Audience Award. His writing has been seen in TABLE Magazine, The Pittsburgh City Paper, and more. He currently resides in Beechview. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter. (he / him / his)

Mara Rago is an established photographer specializing in head shots, portfolios, corporate, legal, families, pets, florals, events and fine art nudes. She has had multiple exhibitions and her works have been recognized nationally & internationally.

Jason Shavers is a born and raised Pittsburgh native. He is an actor that has worked extensively on stage and not so extensively on screen. Jason is also a self proclaimed expert on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Musical Theater and sitcoms that feature 4 women leads. Yeah, he’s gay AF. Follow him on Instagram. (He / Him / His)

Kylie Thomas (she/they) is a non-binary writer and photographer with a passion for sharing stories from silenced voices. They graduated from Point Park University with a B.A. in Multimedia and a minor in photography then chose to stay in the city of Pittsburgh to further
their career. Outside of their writing career, they also run their own photography business, shooting concerts and personal portraits. But, most days, you’ll find her reading a horror novel on the couch with her cat, Oliver.

Nick Tommarello is QBurgh’s video correspondent, where he produces and hosts the Nebby Nick social show. He studied Broadcast Reporting and Documentary Production at Point Park University and is an advocate for local news and public media. He also volunteers as the co-lead for the Pittsburgh chapter of the Video Consortium, and works as a teaching assistant at WQED’s Creator Academy. Nick hopes to amplify queer and trans Pittsburghers and events through Nebby Nick. You can learn more about Nick at nickpgh.com. Have any Nebby inquiries? Email nick @ qburgh.com.

A transplant from NYC, Aaron always had a passion for helping and supporting the community in any way that he can.  Aaron hopes to bring to Central Outreach a sense of fun and laughter, but also compassion and empathy for all that are in need.

Joe Wos sits around all day drawing funny pictures. He is left-handed.