Websites from VA, United States

Ste Grainer is a product design generalist based in Richmond, VA. He enjoys learning from people, crafting accessible and intuitive designs, and building useful tools. With nearly three decades of experience making websites, Ste has worked as a web developer, webmaster, interaction designer, UX designer, UI designer, and product designer. He has worked with both large and small organizations, and while he hasn't worked for FAANG companies, he has worked for several startups in Richmond, VA. He has written articles about design and development at UXcellence and once designed an icon that appeared in an Apple keynote.

Cass Morris is the author of the Aven Cycle, including *Unseen Fire*, *Give Way to Night*, and *The Bloodstained Shade*. She is also the co-host of *Worldbuilding for Masochists*, a podcast discussing the intricacies of worldbuilding for fantasy and science fiction. The podcast is a four-time Hugo Award Finalist for Best Fancast. Cass's books are available in ebook, audiobook, and paperback editions.

Marc Allred, also known as All-Red, is a singer and songwriter originally from Hauula, Hawaii, and currently based in Stafford, VA. His music blends genres like reggae, rock, punk, folk, and pop, drawing inspiration from artists like Tom Petty, Bob Marley, NOFX, and The Police. Marc has been writing and playing music for over 20 years and has shared the stage with Everclear, Sum 41, and Papa Roach. His music has also been featured on TV, radio, and for brands like Nintendo. Marc's recent album, Life Raft, was created with Demitri Marmash from Artemis Audio in Kailua, HI.

Ben Cowgill is a Priest in the Episcopal Church, serving as the Associate Rector for Formation at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA. He was raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and has been formed by various religious communities and institutions, including St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Roanoke College, Kanuga, and the School of Theology at the University of the South. Ben shares reflections and sermons on his website.