Contributors

from Humboldt Insider Magazine Winter/Spring 2022

Not Strictly for Tourists

TAMAR BURRIS (she/her) is an educator, co-parenting coach, writer and mom — not in that order. She has written articles and columns for several national, regional and local publications. Her book for families of divorce A New Special Friend is available wherever good books are sold.

CASSIE CURATOLO (she/her) moved to Humboldt County as a freshman in 2011 and now works as an administrative coordinator at Cal Poly Humboldt. She lives in Loleta with her husband and two cats. You’ll fi nd her in her garden on evenings and weekends. Ask about her love for Humboldt Roller Derby at your own peril.

HOLLIE ERNEST (she/her) is a botanist and forestry technician. She is writing a book about her international bike adventures, gardening and exploring the corners of Northern California. Follow her on Instagram @Hollie_holly.

ASHLEY HARRELL (she/her) is a freelance journalist and travel writer based in Humboldt County. Follow her on Instagram @where_smashley_ went.

MEG WALL-WILD (she/her) is a freelance writer and photographer who loves her books, the dunes of Humboldt and her husband, not necessarily in that order. When not writing, she pursues adventure in her camper, Nellie Bly. CARLY WIPF (she/her) is a freelance reporter and photographer living in Eureka. Before making her way to the Lost Coast, she graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Journalism and reported on communities across Northern California. When she is not writing, she can be found exploring Humboldt County’s beautiful trails and devouring croissant sandwiches.

ERIN YOUNG (she/her) is a local wine educator, consultant and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Certifi ed. She began her journey into the wine industry in Texas Hill Country and returned home to work on the North Coast. Follow her on Instagram @ winewithyoung.