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Since 2015

Meet The Owls

Curated for readers by readers, OwlCrate was born to bring readers together worldwide!

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Tap the cards to reveal more about OwlCrate's team members!

Korrina

(She/Her)

CEO/VP of Product Development

British Columbia, Canada

Since November, 2014

“…if you’re going to live, you might as well do painful, brave, and beautiful things.” - The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner.

Korrina

(She/Her)

I’m Korrina - OwlCrate’s CEO/VP of Product Development! My days consist of dreaming up fun new subscriptions, special projects and limited edition books for our magical community - as well as helping the rest of Team OC with their dreams and goals.

Ozwald

(He/Him)

Mascot

British Columbia, Canada

Since March, 2015

“Owl is the grand and rather clever old man of the forest. He can also spell Tuesday.” — A.A. Milne

Ozwald

(He/Him)

As the resident mascot for Team OwlCrate, I’m tasked with keeping up morale and taking us to new heights. You'll often find me designing exciting new products, helping our customers, reading new manuscripts, and visiting my friends in the Nest. Is there more coffee?

Mayra

(She/Her)

VP of Marketing

British Columbia, Canada

Since June, 2022

“My arrow (I promise you) spares no oneYou will all dance the ballet of which I sing” - The Dance Macabre

Mayra

(She/Her)

I like to solve problems and collect imaginary hats. With the leader one (imagine a pirate hat), my focus is on making things happen while taking care of the team. There’s the marketing hat, the tech, the designer, the artist, the indoor climber, and allegedly the raccoon fighter.

Shanleigh

(She/Her)

E-Comm Shop Manager

British Columbia, Canada

Since April, 2019

“Lord, what fools these mortals be.” —William Shakespeare

Shanleigh

(She/Her)

E-Comm Shop Manager is the name, selling you goodies is the game. I’ve worn a few different hats over the years, but the passion for books and their worlds within has never wavered. On an average day, you can find me haunting the OwlCrate store.

Steph

(She/Her)

Partnership Development Manager

British Columbia, Canada

Since September, 2022

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”― Joseph Campbell

Steph

(She/Her)

As Partnerships Development Manager, Stephanie collaborates with schools, libraries, book clubs, and groups, spreading the magic of reading. She also leads projects like limited editions. Outside of work, she enjoys scuba diving, hiking, and traveling.

Garrett

(He/Him)

Shipping & Logistics

British Columbia, Canada

Since September, 2018

“Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. I am large, I contain multitudes”- Walt Whitman

Garrett

(He/Him)

Hello, I'm Garrett! As a longtime member of Team OwlCrate, I’ve soaked up a little knowledge in a lot of various avenues of the company, but my area of expertise is shipping & logistics plus now producing/editing our weekly "Lost in Plots" podcast.

Klevi

(He/Him)

Data Analyst

Newfoundland, Canada

Since October, 2022

Klevi

(He/Him)

I’m the data analyst behind the scenes at OwlCrate. With a dash of data wizardry, I craft the magic that turns numbers into narratives, helping to steer our ship through the thrilling world of books and subscription boxes.When I step away from the data at OwlCrate, you might find me working out at the gym, going for a hike, or simply enjoying a quiet moment with a good movie.

Maggie

(She/Her)

Head of Product Operations

Minnesota, USA

Since June, 2023

“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” - Jane Smiley

Maggie

(She/Her)

As Head of Product Operations, I oversee all book projects and embrace the titles Chaos Coordinator and Keeper of ARCs. I love fantasy but horror and thrillers are my true love. Outside work I enjoy cooking, watching food shows, and going out to eat.

Teresa

(She/They)

Product Lead - Adult Fantasy

British Columbia, Canada

Since August, 2021

“I do not care what comes after; I have seen the dragons on the wind of morning.” - Ursula K. Le Guin

Teresa

(She/They)

My name is Teresa and I’m the product lead for the Adult Fantasy Sub. I love Dark Academia, Medieval Fantasy, and am always down for some good old-fashioned angst. In my spare time, you can find me in the woods or lurking in archives.

Yetasmin

(She/Her)

Product Lead - Young Adult Fantasy

New York, USA

Since October, 2022

“Don't make your life about the loss. Make it about the love.” - Tracy Deonn

Yetasmin

(She/Her)

Hi! I'm Yeatasmin, YA Product Lead at OwlCrate. I lead art and design for our books and items, and you may have seen me in lives on IG and the Nest. Outside OwlCrate, I'm always reading, exploring UX design, and fangirling over movies and TV shows!

Sho

(She/Her)

Product Curator - Special Projects

Minnesota, USA

Since July, 2023

“Not all stories speak to all listeners, but all listeners can find a story that does, somewhere, sometime. In one form or another.” ― Erin Morgenstern

Sho

(She/Her)

Hi, I'm Sho! I collaborate with artists to create pretty books and fun shop collections. When I'm not reading manuscripts or brainstorming, I can be found annotating, writing, rewatching sitcoms, and playing video games.

Alyssa

(She/Her)

Product Lead - Science Fiction

Washington, USA

Since February, 2024

“Our belief is strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope.” - Sazed, Mistborn: The Final Empire

Alyssa

(She/Her)

Hello! I’m Alyssa and the newest member of the curation team. Our goal is to make sure you all have beautiful books for your home libraries. When I’m not scouring manuscripts, researching artists, or working on exciting new projects I’m usually wrangling my five dogs and four cats. You can also find me with my nose in a book, creating candles, or designing bookmarks and stickers.

Marina

(She/Her)

Product Coordinator/ Horror Curator

Ontario, Canada

Since August, 2022

“There is only now”

Marina

(She/Her)

I source our items and handle the communication between our manufacturer and curation team. More recently, I’ve been curating for our quarterly horror subscription as well as some of our upcoming speciality edition books and boxes! You can often find me travelling, hiking, or reading!

Claire

(She/Her)

Project Coordinator

British Columbia, Canada

Since August, 2023

“Listen to me, Thorfinn. You have no enemies. No one has any enemies. There is no one that you should hurt.” - Makota Yukimura

Claire

(She/Her)

Hello, lovely souls! I'm Claire, your friendly Project Coordinator. I orchestrate projects with a passion for organization. When not planning, I'm hiking, playing volleyball at the beach or reading at cafés. Let's join forces to achieve greatness!

Cheryl

(She/Her)

Marketing Coordinator

Alberta, Canada

Since January, 2023

“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards” ~ Soren Kierkegaard

Cheryl

(She/Her)

As the Marketing Coordinator here at OwlCrate, I help the team keep their many awesome projects on the go while assisting with our social platforms, photography content, newsletters, and our new Romance Quarterly Subscription. I read a little bit of everything, love sandbox RPG gaming, board games, puzzling, baking, Pokemon TCG, and anything sparkly & colorful!

Sophie

(She/Her)

Head of Social Media

Glasgow, Scotland

Since October, 2022

“There is a defiance in being a dreamer” - V.E. Schwab

Sophie

(She/Her)

I'm Sophie, Head of Social Media and Romance Curator at OwlCrate. If you follow our socials, you’ve probably seen me posting all types of bookish content! My role involves content creation, copywriting, announcements, making graphics, managing DMs, collaborating with creators, and planning strategies.

Jordan

(They/Them)

Head Of Community

Ontario, Canada

Since October, 2022

“Want and intelligence,’ the historian had written, ‘is a dangerous combination.” - Becky Chambers

Jordan

(They/Them)

I'm Jordan, Head of Community. When not reading, I’m with my family, dreaming up ideas and galloping through forests. I think life should be devoured, so here’s to adventures, the books that bring magic— whiskey in tea cups and cats in laps.

Cori

(She/Her)

Head of Retention

Nova Scotia, Canada

Since November, 2016

“This is what you must remember: the ending of one story is just the beginning of another.” - N.K. Jemisin, The Fifth Season

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Cori

(She/Her)

I'm Head of Retention - my job is keeping YOU happy! I joined the ranks running our book club back in 2015, and joined the team full time in 2016. When I'm not working or reading, I love traveling, watching hockey, and finding thrift store treasures!

Cade

(He/They)

Senior Designer

Washington, USA

Since April, 2024

“Happiness depends on being free, and freedom depends on being courageous.” - Marie Rutkoski, The Winner's Curse

Cade

(He/They)

Cade began working with OwlCrate in 2016, creating all of their YA Fantasy theme announcements and many products for their boxes. He officially joined Team OwlCrate as Senior Designer in April 2024. Cade lives on Whidbey Island and enjoys reading books of all genres, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Marlena

(She/Her)

Social Media Coordinator

Brighton, United Kingdom

Since July, 2022

“And so I try to be kind to everything I see, and in everything I see, I see him.” - Hanya Yagahara

Marlena

(She/Her)

As one of the Social Media Coordinators I am responsible for copywriting for social media, doing research on various topics and running the blog. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, watching movies, listening to music, and learning new things.

Crystal

(She/Her)

Head of Customer Success

British Columbia, Canada

Since July, 2016

“The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” - Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Crystal

(She/Her)

As the Head of Customer Success, I aim to provide the information, assistance, and solutions people need - for my teammates and our customers. I’m a cinema-attending, DC-comics-reading, theatre-loving, city-exploring, snack-devouring, hopeful-romantic bookworm.

Amber M.

(She/Her)

Customer Success Rep

New York, USA

Since September, 2020

Amber M.

(She/Her)

Hi! I'm Amber from OwlCrate, handling replacements for missing or damaged items. Beyond that, I juggle a full-time job, 2 kids, 6 cats, and a dog. In my spare time, I enjoy diamond painting, cross-stitching, and building Fanhome models.

Tara

(She/Her)

Customer Success Coordinator

Ontario, Canada

Since September, 2023

“The greatest failure in life is the failure to try” - William Arthur Ward

Tara

(She/Her)

As OwlCrate’s Customer Success Coordinator, my days are filled with solving problems, managing administrative tasks, and building strong, positive relationships with our customers. When I'm not answering tickets, I'm being a mom to August, and a pet parent to our dog Penny, and two mischievous cats, Moon and Atlas.

Kendesha A.

(She/Her)

Engineer

Newfoundland, Canada

Since September, 2023

"Within you is the power to do anything that exists in this world."

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Kendesha A.

(She/Her)

I'm a passionate Software Engineer with a deep love for transforming ideas into functional, user-friendly experiences at Owlcrate. My journey in tech is driven by the thrill of solving complex problems. When I'm not knee-deep in code, you can find me chasing the serene moments along the beach or hosting a lively backyard BBQ with friends and family.

Priscila

(She/Her)

Project Support

British Columbia, Canada

Since September, 2023

“We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” - Dr. Seuss

Priscila

(She/Her)

I’m OwlCrate’s Project Support Guru, weaving tech wizardry into projects. Off-duty, I snuggle cats, solve puzzles, binge TV, or dive into hyper fixations. With a passion for helping and tech skills, I’m the go-to for problem-solving and team support.

Chase

(He/Him)

Executive Coordinator

British Columbia, Canada

Since May, 2024

“I know most people try hard to do good and find out too late they should have tried softer.” - Andrea Gibson

Chase

(He/Him)

Hi! I’m here at OwlCrate working alongside Korrina and the team to make all of your bookish dreams come true! I’ve always been an avid reader and am loving being in the background bringing OwlCrate’s editions to your doors. Find me on the Nest and say hi!

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