Abby Gross

Abby Gross is a Marketing Manager and contributing editor at OffTheMRKT, overseeing creative strategy for 8,000+ multifamily units nationwide. Based in Philadelphia, she bridges enterprise-scale brand work with nimble, neighborhood storytelling—leading rebrands, experiential activations, resident programming, and data-forward digital campaigns that lift perception and performance.

As the creator and editorial voice behind SouthPhillyApts.com, Abby produces original neighborhood content, curated listings, and lifestyle features—she has the pulse on all things Philly because she lives here and is deeply invested in the community. Her reportage ranges from late-night food scenes and cultural itineraries to stand-up comedy and hyperlocal civic life, all written with an editor’s eye for detail and a marketer’s focus on impact.

Follow Abby on Instagram for neighborhood dispatches, design-forward rental inspiration, and the occasional behind-the-scenes look at Philadelphia’s cultural calendar.

Gabriella Pryor

Gabriella has been an Assistant Account Executive for a boutique PR firm, The Same Paige, for the past year after graduating from Marist College with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Relations. She has previously written through internships and freelance for publications such as College Candy and The Marist Circle. Her work through writing and being a publicist has shaped her niches of story topics in lifestyle, hospitality, and trade.

Jessica N. Todmann

Jessica is a writer and media professional born and raised in New York City. Growing up in the most diverse place on the planet has afforded her an incredibly broad, yet intimate perspective on life, culture, society and industry. Her dynamic professional background and curious nature have aided her progression into both creative and professional writing, as well as photography and video production. Jessica is a practicing astrologer, cat lover, eats way too much chocolate and loves watching HGTV, Bravo TV and The History Channel. 

Catherine Doolan

Born in New York and raised in Connecticut, Cate Doolan grew up with a passion for travel and food. . Ever since she was younger,  she would learn a lot about travel and different cultures from each trip taken with her family and friends. Catherine is an undergraduate at Loyola University Maryland studying communications with a specialization in public relations and advertising. After spending a semester in her grandfather's homeland, Ireland and traveling to different cities in Europe,  she hopes to use her skills to help businesses grow and create strong connections throughout the US and world.

Caroline Fiske

The photo was taken by Liam Gillin

From the moment Caroline Fiske saw the Radio City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall as a child, she fell in love with New York City. She refers to New York City as her “second home away from home” and she visits “the city that never sleeps” by taking the Metro-North train from her hometown in Fairfield, Connecticut to Grand Central Station as often as she can. Caroline also just graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York as a Journalism major with a minor in Digital Video Production. She wants to combine both of her strong passions for New York City life and writing into one by becoming a journalist in New York City one day.

Briana Gonzalez

Born and Raised so close to New York City, Briana Gonzalez grew a passion for exploring the new and unfamiliar at an early age. This inclination spiraled into a love for the arts, travel, and health- developing stronger in NYC’s diverse environment. As an undergraduate studying Media and Communications at Hunter College, she hopes to utilize her interests into a career of uncovering and writing about the very experiences found within New York City, helping others explore too. 

Sadia Rahman

Born and raised in New York City, Sadia Rahman always had the interest for exploration and trying new things. This further developed her interest in the arts and all things involving health, beauty, and lifestyle. Currently a student at Hunter College studying Media and Communications, she aspires to take her interests and evolve them into a career of exploring deeply into the unique characteristics that makes up New York City and write about them so others can partake in that same New York City experience.

Alexandra Reconco

Alexandra is a student at Hunter College, who is majoring in Media Studies and minoring in English. She enjoys exploring New York City for new events and new food trends. And simply enjoys all that New York City has to offer. Her multicultural background makes her a New Yorker that stands out in a crowd.

Luis Lucero

A place like New York City has no shortage of things to see and do. And Luis makes it a point to take advantage of everything this giant cultural cornucopia of a city has to offer. Aside from writing about the various goings-on around NYC, Luis most enjoys reading a good book and listening to good music (among his favorites are the works of authors Jules Verne and David McCullough and the bands Marillion and Gov't Mule, among many others) He's previously written for The Ticker, Baruch College's weekly student publication (as well as hosted a rock radio show on the WBMB Baruch College Radio station), and currently makes occasional contributions to the arts and culture site Lullavie. You can follow Luis' bookstagram account, Not Enough Shelves. 

Diana Benitez

Diana currently attends the University of Florida where she enjoys spending time out in nature. She was an editor for her high school newspaper, and also had her own lifestyle and beauty Youtube channel. She loves to keep up with what’s going on in the world and enjoys finding new ways to live a better and healthier lifestyle.

Maria Taylor

Maria Taylor is working and writing for several sites online. You can connect with her at Twitter, Linkedin & Google+.

Aura Manjarrez

Aura Manjarrez, nicknamed Kymi [Kee-mee], is a 22 year old International Student from México finalizing her academic experience at Shepherd University, with an expected graduation date approaching in May 2019. Kymi is a Mass Communications major with a concentration in Filmmaking, and minoring in Theatre. When Kymi isn't working on schoolwork, reading or writing yet another screenplay, she's spending time with her beloved Newfie somewhere up the hiking trails in West Virginia.

Annabella Pardo

Annabella is a travel and event editor for OfftheMrkt and GuestofaGuest, lifestyle blog. Having grown up in sunny Miami, Annabella enjoys  exploring multi cultural cities and creating new homes around the world, her last stop was Australia. Besides writing, she’s  worked in the fashion business industry for brands such as Dior and Ferragamo. She is also a Real Estate and mortgage professional. Follow Annabella on Instagram for more tips.  

Shaunna Redman

Shaunna is a Junior in college from West Virginia who is studying communications and new media while minoring in English. She is currently a videographer for her campus newspaper The Picket. Prior to being a videographer, she wrote articles on video games, which she still enjoys playing in her spare time.