Behind The Word Harbor is a group of writers and editors dedicated to bringing you content worth your time. Get to know the people steering the ship!
Angela Apolonio
Founder & Editorial Director
Angela founded The Word Harbor and leads its editorial vision. With nearly a decade in digital media and content strategy, she's built a career on finding the stories that actually matter and cutting out the noise around them. She studied biology, and that early curiosity about how the world works still shows up in her love for science and the way she approaches every topic the site covers.
Daniel Hernandez
Managing Editor, Work
Daniel oversees our Work vertical. With a background in freelance writing and customer care, he knows what it actually takes to build a career and stay sharp in a changing job market. When he's not editing, he's usually deep in a video game.
Bea Dyra Boquiron
Managing Editor, Wellness
Bea leads our Wellness vertical. She holds a degree in Psychology and brings a thoughtful, people-first lens to everything from wellness routines to home life. Her goal is simple: help readers feel better and live with more intention, without the noise that usually comes with wellness content.
Clyde Piczon
Managing Editor, World
Clyde leads our World vertical. With a background in Communication and Journalism, he's spent years turning complex, fast-moving subjects into writing that's clear and worth reading. He's always tracking what's next, so you don't have to.
Ellie Santiago
Lead Writer, Travel
Ellie leads our Travel coverage. She's written for travel and lifestyle outlets across the industry, with a particular talent for finding the stories and spots that don't show up in every other guide. Her writing is built to make you want to go somewhere.
Jeri Barrameda
Lead Writer, Health
Jeri leads our Health coverage. A nurse with a degree in biochemistry and a certification in wellness coaching, she brings real medical knowledge to every piece she writes. Her work is grounded in evidence, not trends.
Kayla Cruz
Lead Writer, Fashion
Kayla leads our Fashion coverage, with nearly a decade in the beauty and style space. She got her start in fashion blogging and built a reputation for reviews and guidance people actually trust, and that's exactly what she brings here.
Nell Marquez
Lead Writer, Science
Nell leads our Science coverage. Her writing focuses on sustainability and the bigger challenges facing the planet, made clear and accessible rather than overwhelming. She's driven by a genuine love of the outdoors and a belief that small, informed choices add up.
Nathan Lopez
Lead Writer, Technology
Nathan leads our Technology coverage. He's spent years making complex tech, from AI to the latest gadgets, easy to understand without losing the nuance. He's especially interested in what technology actually means for how we live and work, not just how it functions.
Lei Semana
Lead Writer, Society
Lei leads our Society coverage, with a focus on the issues shaping communities and the systems we live within. Her writing aims to give readers a real understanding of what's going on, along with ways to think about it that go beyond the headlines.