Athlete and activist Maizy Crandall has always worked to advocate for herself. As the only girl on an all guys’ hockey team in high school, she learned at a young age how to champion herself and her talents, even when the odds were against her. Continuing her hockey career in college, Maizy found another way to pursue advocacy – through studying political science for her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She now uses her education and advocate experience to not only work for a nonprofit company checking the ethics of other nonprofits, but also to help expand the worldviews of those stuck in their own bubble.
Riley Runnells is the editor of the Toledo City Paper, Mature Living Magazine and Findlay Living Magazine at Adams Street Media Company. She also spearheads the company's podcast and video efforts and is the co-TikTok manager. Riley has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ohio University and obtained a dual minor in Entertainment Journalism and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. A born and raised Toledoan, Riley is excited to uplift her fellow community members through this project.
Libby Cassidy is the current Sales Coordinator and co-TikTok Manager at Adams Street Media Company, home of the Toledo City Paper. Since graduating from Bowling Green State University with a sociology and marketing degree in 2021, Libby has enjoyed becoming more involved in the Toledo community and is excited to use this platform to engage with her peers and learn more about their Toledo experiences.
Voices Around Us® is supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated by the City of Toledo and the Lucas County Commissioners and administered by The Arts Commission.