Contributors
Contributors January 2022
Natalie Caudle
Rachel Trigueiro
Terry Ommen
WRITER
WRITER
WRITER
Natalie Caudle is a Visalia native and
Rachel Trigueiro, wife and mom of four,
Terry has a passion for Tulare County
graduate of Fresno State. As a freelance
spends her days homeschooling, dabbling in
history. Much of his time in retirement is
writer, Natalie finds beauty in storytelling
business ventures and chasing adventure
spent researching and writing about the
and believes freedom is found when living
with her family. As a child, she dreamed of
interesting historical morsels he discovers
authentically within a community. Though
being a talk show host. Today, she still
with Laraine, his talented wife of over 50
most of her time is spent wrangling
believes our stories hold power and are
years. Between history projects and visits
animals and her four kids, Natalie relishes
meant to be shared with others. When she’s
with their two grandchildren, the two are
everyday moments knowing seasons pass
not reheating her coffee or reading to her
on the road or in the air exploring whatever
all too quickly.
kids, she can be found stealing away for a
peaks their interest.
moment to write.
JJ Fry
Marissa Carpenter
Monica Fatica
DESIGNER | PHOTOGRAPHER
CONTENT EDITOR
MANAGING EDITOR
JJ is a Central Valley local who loves
Marissa Carpenter has been a word
After years of working in operations,
taking photos in Sequoia National Park
nerd for as long as she can remember—or
merchandising, marketing and running her
every chance he gets. He has been in the
at least since clinching her first Kings
own retail shops, Monica has found her
graphic design profession for over 10 years
County spelling bee championship in first
home in the world of publishing. With over
and thoroughly enjoys what he does on a
grade. She’s happy to employ her
seven years of local editorial experience,
daily basis. Whenever he’s not slinging
University of Chicago editing certificate,
she is grateful to work her dream job
design / photo / web work you can probably
her B.A. in English, and her eagle eye for
keeping Valley happenings top of mind for
find JJ in a giant beanbag chair enjoying his
extra spaces. When not slashing through
all its residents. Her brief moments of spare
favorite video games.
text, she enjoys knitting, playing piano,
time are spent with family, food (still
and driving her husband and two children
searching for the best chocolate croissant),
absolutely bonkers.
her fur babies, and finding the next best binge-worthy podcast. 6
