Our Volunteers
Have you ever wondered who is behind LetterMo? We have a dedicated team of volunteers who have taken over responsibility for the community from our founder, Mary Robinette Kowal. The board meets monthly throughout the year and weekly in January and February to keep everything running smoothly. We wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves! You’ll find us writing blog posts, interacting on the forums and social media accounts, and writing letters to our pen pals (maybe even you).
The Admin Board
Christy Shorey
Chair@weylyn42
Christy is an academic librarian from Florida who loves to write. She and her partner are owned by 4 cats, all of whom try to help with the letter-writing process as much as possible. Christy has served on the LetterMo Admin board for a couple of years, helping transition LetterMo to its new website and new leadership. With an eclectic mix of hobbies, Christy is unsure exactly how she has time to do anything.
Adam Yates
Vice-Chair and Director of Technology & Operations@yatesa01
Adam is a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, and lives with his husband and their beagle in Vancouver. He enjoys the pace of sending letters and cards by mail and the joy of opening his mailbox to find a letter or postcard waiting there. Adam first started participating with LetterMo in 2018 and became a part of the board in 2023. He tries not to feel too guilty about the stack of letters awaiting his response.
Noony (A. Catherine Noon)
Secretary@acatherinenoon
A. Catherine Noon is an author and textile artist whose passions for words and yarn intertwine through storytelling, knitting, and creative expression. She writes across genres, including fantasy, science fiction, autobiography, cooking, spirituality, poetry, and essays, always seeking to capture the inexpressible. A natural teacher and community builder, she is as dedicated to helping others find their voice on the page as she is to cultivating her own. For Noony, creativity is both craft and connection, spun one word and one stitch at a time.
Miriam Fernández
Treasurer@mirichan
Since joining LetterMo in 2024, February is Miriam’s favourite month. Passionate about travel, art, and reading, she loves connecting with people and learning from them and their cultures, fountain pen in hand! Currently based in the UK, she works in the financial services industry and drinks way too many cups of tea every day.
Caitlin Córdova
Director of Community Engagemnet@soupercaitlin
Caitlin has been part of LetterMo since 2022 and assists with member engagement and community connection. She regularly attends Postcrossing meet-ups, stamp and fountain pen shows, and other correspondence-adjacent activities. She is a high school instructional technology coach and enjoys reading, strength training, and dancing with her husband (when not glued to her Kindle or dumbbells).
Ahmed Jaffer
Director of Strategy & Development@ahmedj25
With a passion for lifelong learning and adventure, Ahmed aims to create transformative experiences both through his travels and by welcoming others into his world. His approach combines personal growth with community service, meaningful connections, and charitable giving. Ahmed’s journey is guided by a dedication to continuous education, cultural exchange, and creating lasting positive change in communities worldwide.
The Community Engagement Team
This team works with Caitlin, our Director of Community Engagement, to ensure that our social media and forums are a creative and welcoming space for all our members!
Want to Join the LetterMo Team?
We’re always looking for volunteers. Please to reach out to us by email or contact us if you’d like to volunteer!