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Meet the Team

Our Team

The small, devoted crew that keeps The Marginalia Club reading, connecting, and welcoming new members every week.

Kira Kean

Kira Kean

Founder

Kira is a lifelong reader who started The Marginalia Club in her living room with twelve readers, three bottles of wine, and a copy of Pachinko. She still writes every weekly reading note and believes the best book clubs feel like dinner parties that last all year.

Alvin Essien

Alvin Essien

Partnerships & Outreach Lead

Alvin grows The Marginalia Club’s relationships with authors, publishers, and partner communities around the world. He is the friendly voice behind collaborations, events, and the introductions that bring new voices to the table.

Elowen Hartwell

Elowen Hartwell

Literary Community Coordinator

Elowen keeps the club’s daily heartbeat in rhythm — from welcoming new members and moderating discussions to curating the reading circles and Sunday salons that make this feel like home.

Rhett West

Rhett West

Reader Acquisition Strategist

Rhett finds the readers who belong here — shaping campaigns, partnerships, and content that introduce new members to the club and help them feel at home from the very first reading note.

Betty Valencia

Betty Valencia

Author Engagement & Creative Designer

Betty is the creative eye behind the club’s visual identity and the warm hand that guides authors through spotlight features, event branding, and all the little design touches that make our world feel inviting.

Cattherine Marll

Cattherine Marll

Book Outreach Coordinator

Cattherine connects great books with the readers who are waiting for them — building outreach campaigns, partnerships, and community moments that bring each month’s pick into the hands and conversations of book lovers everywhere.

Daniel Avery

Daniel Avery

Visual Brand Strategist

Daniel shapes the visual identity of The Marginalia Club — from event banners and social campaigns to the polished look and feel that makes every reader feel welcome. He ensures the club’s creative presence is as memorable as the stories we celebrate.

Steph Hockersmith

Steph Hockersmith

Literary Promotion Strategist

Steph spreads the word about the club’s monthly picks, author spotlights, and literary events — crafting campaigns that connect readers with the books, conversations, and community moments they will love most.

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We are always looking for readers, connectors, and creative thinkers who believe books deserve a warm, global home.

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