Editorial
Isa Magazine is an intimate team comprised of creative and passionate volunteers that work hard to bring you authentic content.
Ann Villegas, Founding Editor
Ann Villegas (she/her) is a writer, communications specialist, and media undergraduate based in Mississauga, Ontario. She is also the Founding Editor of Isa Magazine.
She majored in Public Relations and is now working full-time as a communications specialist. Her words have appeared online and in print, in places such as mimp, Maggie, Goodness Magazine, She’s Got Wonder, and TOP Magazine.
As a first-generation Filipina-Canadian, she strives to cultivate a safe and open environment for BIPOC youth and young women to creatively express themselves through art and shared voices. You’ll either catch her with a good book, browsing the news, or sipping on a matcha tea latte.
Mariah Soriano, Copy Editor
Mariah Soriano (she/her) is a proud writer and media creative based in Toronto, Ontario. By day, Mariah works as a content specialist in the corporate world of communications and is the Copy Editor for Isa Magazine.
Even when the workday is over, her inspiration to create never takes a day off. Whether it's sharing her personal thoughts on her blog, lovemariah, or simply taking an artsy photo of her breakfast for an Instagram story — Mariah puts 100% of her heart and soul into bringing her creativity to life.
Known for always having something to say, Mariah hopes to use her voice to amplify others' and give everyone the opportunity to have their time to shine. She loves to build connections with others and the only things you need to capture her heart are romantic comedies, white wine, and sprinkled cupcakes.
Jamie Vergara, PR Director
Jamie Vergara (she/her) is a multifaceted creative who combined her love of the arts and writing for a career in communications. She works full-time as a communications coordinator in the education industry.
As the Public Relations Director of Isa Magazine, Jamie aims to create a safe space that amplifies the voices of BIPOC youth of all genders. She loves all genres of music, languages, and can often be found geeking out over stationery and bullet journals.