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MADELINE GRAY is a freelance documentary photographer based in Wilmington. With a master’s degree in photojournalism, her work is regularly featured in local and national publications. She enjoys spending time in places that are off the beaten track and collaborating to share the diverse stories found there. Gray photographed the cover image of Cierra Washington, consultant Caroline King on page 30, and the category group shots for this year’s Women to Watch Awards section, which starts on page 65 madelinegrayphoto.com and @madelinepgray on Instagram

TERAH HOOBLER is a Wilmington-based freelance photojournalist with over sixteen years’ experience in photography and art. She is a mom of three, an artist, and an avid coffee drinker. Hoobler photographed BCC’s Small Business Center director April Scott (page 34), Wrightsville Beach Surf Mamas (page 46), life coach Michelle Dolan (page 105), and historic preservation planner Jessica Baldwin (page 112). terahhoobler.com

LAURA MOOR E is an English professor at Cape Fear Community College in one of the top three-rated English departments in the state. In addition to education, she has a background in public relations and journalism. She talked with Yumday founder Lia Ballentine about moving the snack subscription box company to Wilmington for the issue’s Taste feature (page 42).

EMORY RAKESTRAW is a North Carolina native who has extensively covered the people, places, and history of the Tar Heel State. She works in public relations representing clients in the interior design and wellness sphere throughout the Southeast. When not writing, she can be found at the beach. Rakestraw talks with this year’s Women to Watch Awards bracelet designer Lisa Brown on page 96.

ANNA WOODALL LEE has been a licensed cosmetologist for twenty-two years, specializing in onlocation hair and makeup. When she’s not working on adorning a bride or model, she can be found behind the chair at Salon Verve or spending time with her family. She worked on the shoot for this issue’s cover as well as the Women to Watch Awards finalists’ photoshoot for the awards section starting on page 65