EDITORIAL TEAM
Carrie joined DIVA in 2013, having previously written for Pink Paper and Lesbilicious. She’s always wanted to write about queer culture, mostly because being gay is the only thing she’s good at, and is passionate about amplifying queer womxn’s voices. After working her way through the ranks, Carrie became editor-in-chief in 2017, and career highlights (so far) include interviewing Billie Jean King, meeting Ellen DeGeneres, and having a bath with a baby elephant in Thailand. As well as DIVA, Carrie has also written for publications including The Guardian, The Independent, Metro and Gay Times. In 2021, she was named one of Attitude Magazine’s 101 LGBTQ trailblazers changing the world.
Roxy has over eight years’ experience working in LGBTQI+ media for titles including Curve, LOTL and Bound, and a lifetime’s experience fancying ladyfolk. She’s given talks about The L Word at BFI Southbank, hosted panels with web series royalty at ClexaCon, and interviewed everyone from Rose and Rosie in their undercrackers to Rachel Weisz (fully clothed).
roxy@divamag.co.uk | @Roxy_Vintage
Fernando moved to graphic design after gaining a degree in philosophy and theology in the 80s. He’s been clicking away at the mouse for more than 25 years, first in his native Spain and in London since 2002. He has worked on some of the most iconic LGBT publications in the UK (Pink Paper, Gay Times). Fernando has been in charge of making DIVA look good since 2013. If you’re looking for him and can’t find him, go to the “learning something new” section… it’s his favourite corner.
EMAIL: fernando@divamag.co.uk
Kat has been a writer and editor for more than a decade and joined DIVA as sub-editor in 2019. When she’s not reading the magazine (very closely) you’ll find her planning queer improv events with her organisation, Zeal, attempting to cook tasty vegan treats or satiating her movie obsession in a darkened room. Originally from Birmingham, she currently lives in north London with her partner and two cats.
kat.halstead@divamag.co.uk | @KatHalstead.
DIVA CONTRIBUTORS
Valentino Vecchietti is a writer, academic, intersex human rights campaigner and a lesbian.
Erica Gillingham is a queer poet, writer and bookseller with a PhD in lesbian love stories and kissing.
books@divamag.co.uk | @ericareadsqueer
Laura Howard is a friendly northern muso and aspiring radio DJ.
music@divamag.co.uk | @howardoyoudo
Kat Halstead is a writer and movie buff with a penchant for female-led flicks.
screen@divamag.co.uk | @KatHalstead
Joanna Whitehead is a Yorkshire lass based in London.