Sabaitide

editor-in-chief

Sabaitide (she/her) is a Thai and Laotian artist from California who enjoys drinking coffee, going to the beach, and exploring her media and writing skills in an ongoing list of creative side projects. Sabaitide is continuing to expand her art and writing portfolio as she captures the ups and downs of the creative process on her blog where the plotline of her life is that she will write a book someday.

Sabine Gaind

editorial director

Sabine Gaind (she/her) is an Indian-Canadian writer from Toronto, studying Social Justice and English Literature at UBC. She is passionate about intersectional activism, and believes that media can be used to raise awareness on important issues, bring people together, and empower marginalized voices. Outside of writing, Sabine can be found baking chai cookies or watching Bend It Like Beckham for the hundredth time.

Olivia Zhang

development coordinator

Olivia Zhang (she/her) is a Chinese American artist and poet. As an editor for her school's literary and art magazine, she saw the power of art, writing, and media in connecting people. Passionate about the intersection of social justice and sustainability, she hopes to continue working with inspiring and creative communities.

Julia Choi

community coordinator

Julia Choi is currently a sophomore at her high school in California. Part of the tobacco-prevention advocacy, she is part of different coalitions and organizations that strive to amplify youths' voices. As well, she is part of her school's Academic Decathlon Team, and during her free time, she likes to write poetry.

Sally Fleur Nguyễn

film & tv writer

Sally Fleur Nguyễn (she/her) is a Vietnamese filmmaker and actor. She graduated from Cal State Northridge with a Bachelor’s Degree in Cinema and Television Arts in 2023. Born and raised in Vietnam, she moved to San Francisco Bay Area at 19 and now resides in Los Angeles. She is passionate about filmmaking, writing, acting, studying history of various art forms, and exploring different cultures. When not working or studying, she enjoys reading, watching films, dancing, and playing board games with her family/friends. She can also be found at comedy clubs or museums in her free time.

Anna Rajagopal

content coordinator

Anna Rajagopal (they/she) is a South Asian Jewish writer and poet in pursuit of their Bachelor’s of the Arts in English & Creative Writing at Rice University (hopefully her English degree will be worth something one day). Through the use of multilingual and multicultural writing and poetry, Anna seeks to subvert and celebrate. Anna aims to one day explore graduate programs in pursuit of an MFA in Creative Writing. Anna's work has been featured in Houstonia Magazine, Santa Clara Review, New Politics, Hey Alma and elsewhere. Above all, Anna hopes to write from a place of love.

Peggy Chen

staff writer

Peggy is a native Virginian, currently studying in North Carolina. She has always been fascinated by the intersection of Asian and American culture, often exploring the topic in her writing. Whether it be a news story or editorial, she hopes to highlight the rich culture and diversity in Asian American stories. Outside of writing, she enjoys watching documentaries and hiking.

Anusikha Halder

editorial intern

Anusikha Halder (she/they) is a Bengali-American bisexual woman double majoring in English and Sociology at University of California, Santa Barbara. She is most interested in studying the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality in the context of diaspora, displacement, and Asian-American artistic interventions. Anusikha works to recenter the stories and voices that have been left on the margins for far too long, and hopes to continue this effort through Overachiever Magazine. In her spare time, she leads UCSB student government’s Trans and Queer Commission, and loves to volunteer in community gardens.

Charlize Tungol

editorial intern

Charlize (she/her) is a Filipino-American undergraduate journalism student with a knack for writing about the arts and culture. Her deep love of music motivates her to write about local artists and uplift their voices in a world that keeps them in the shadows. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she loves everything from beaches, redwood forests, overpriced matcha lattes and some good dim sum.

Fareeha Rehman

editorial intern

Fareeha Rehman (she/her) is a poet from Pakistan who holds deep love for writing and storytelling from a young age. She is currently an AS-Level student and is the founder of an astronomy club at her high school. As a part of the Overachiever Magazine, her interest lies in writing candid narrations for topics which are often overlooked and not commonly discussed. She tries to produce engaging content and thought-provoking poetry to keep the audience hooked. Whenever she needs to recharge her soul, she loves to volunteer for various communities and continues to pursue her love for writing through various passion projects, editorial internships and summer programs. Doodling and classical music help her avoid burnout while she tries to manage everything all at once.

Keira Morales

editorial intern

Keira (she/her) is a first generation immigrant residing in England, who is currently in her first year as a Graphic design student in Kingston College. She wishes to use the subject as a leverage to undertake a publishing/advertising career in the near future; adamant to be in the forefront of cultural movement that values representation and breaking stigmas that future years will be able to see and count on. An avid fangirl, since the tender age of 8, she is a sucker for Pop-culture, especially anything with a good, sappy love story, no matter how unrealistic they are to the real world. Other likes may include: desserts (the sweeter the better!) and cats.

Maria Rizza ‘Ysa’ Arcangel

editorial intern

Ysa (she/her) is a Filipino American writer who hopes to one day work in the book publishing industry. She is a recent graduate from the University of Florida, having received a B.A in English. Her passions and interests include, but aren't limited to, social justice advocacy and intentional representation within the publishing world. While she isn't writing or working, she can be found re-watching Bob's Burgers for the 100th time, playing video games, or crocheting.

Roshni Majumder

editorial intern

Roshni (she/her), from India, is pursuing a research-based Bachelor’s Degree in History. She has a keen research interest in museums, art, and heritage, and how these categories manifest in the South Asian context. As a part of Overachiever Magazine, she is interested in bringing in a South Asian perspective in the larger discussions about social issues and minority communities. She also likes reading, listening to music, drawing, and spending hours on end in museums and art galleries.

Rehana Paul

founder

Rehana Paul (she/her) is the founder of Overachiever Magazine. Frustrated with the lack of intersectionality and focus on representation politics in existing Asian spaces, she started Overachiever in 2018. Rehana is currently studying international relations, marketing, and communications at American University in Washington D.C. She works freelance as a communications and marketing consultant. Rehana was on hiatus during her senior year and eventually left Overachiever in 2023 to pursue her graduate studies.