Helen is a feminist scholar, PhD candidate, community organiser, mama, illustrator and zine-maker based in Guåhan and Aotearoa. In 2017, she founded Migrant Zine Collective with the release of GEN M, a cut-and-paste zine that celebrated her Hong Kong-Chinese diasporic background and the stories of migrant youth in Tamaki Makaurau. Her work in setting up the collective was deeply influenced by the DIY ethos in punk and the Riot Grrrl movement, along with her activist background in violence prevention for migrant and refugee women and youth of colour.

Helen is currently completing her doctoral research at Auckland University of Technology under the School of Communications Studies, investigating digital technologies as a transformative and liberatory tool for Asian migrant women and marginalised genders. She is passionate about the humanities and currently works

Abigail is a photographer, urban nerd, and passionate community builder based in Tāmaki Makaurau. She is currently a Programmes and Outreach Coordinator at Studio One Toi Tū, focusing on creating more space for BIPOC and queer folk within the arts. A lover of people, plants and the planet, she dreams of building thriving, resilient communities.

Abigail has been working on an ongoing project with Migrant Zine Collective called Communal Dreaming, a safe space where BIPOC, queer and migrant folk can come together and dream. Communal Dreaming aims to tell and share stories around racism, connect on lived experiences of oppression, and celebrate and embrace QTBIPOC narratives with their communities.

Shivani is an urban enthusiast based in Melbourne deeply committed to building community and creating safe, equitable spaces for all. Her passion for co-design and working with diverse communities extends to my role as a project coordinator for Cycleways, where she strives to create spaces that are accessible and welcoming to people of all cultures.

Shivani's background in architecture has also informed her work, particularly her thesis on empowering women who reside in slums in Ahmedabad, India, through the revival of textile crafts. Through this project, she gained a deep appreciation for the ways in which cultural practices can empower and uplift marginalized communities. With a passion for inclusivity and community empowerment, Shivani is excited to continue her work in creating spaces that reflect the needs and values of all people through workshops, zines and more with Migrant Zine Collective!