Introducing Circle's editorial team

Meet the brilliant (and slightly community-obsessed) team behind Circle's content. Our mission? To help people build transformational communities—the kind that change lives. With every piece we write, we hope to help creators, solopreneurs, and community builders do what they do best: build something that truly matters.

Get to know our writers and editors

We're community pros, creators, and educators who've been in the trenches launching communities and memberships ourselves. No fluff here—just real insights, fresh ideas, and actionable advice to help your community thrive.

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Alex Kinsella

Contributing Writer

Alex writes in-depth guides on community tools, engagement rituals, and automation—helping community builders scale with clarity and confidence.

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Arina Kharlamova

Community Content Marketer

Arina is Circle’s community content marketer, sharing insights on community growth, GTM strategy, and storytelling for solopreneurs.

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Carrie Melissa Jones

Community Consultant, Author of Building Brand Communities

Carrie Melissa Jones helps brands build transformational communities. Explore her insights on digital leadership, strategy, and long-term member engagement.

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Cassandra King

Content Marketing Lead

Cassandra leads content, social, and virtual events at Circle. She specializes in building standout content strategies that fuel growth and community impact.

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Circle

The complete community platform

Circle is the complete community platform designed for creators and businesses who want powerful simplicity. You shouldn't have to choose between all-in-one and best-in-class. With Circle, you get both – plus AI to help you grow faster and work smarter.

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Emma Catranis

Sr. Customer Education Manager

Emma manages customer education at Circle, where she’s currently focused on building Circle Academy—a new hub for all things community education.

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Gwyn Wansbrough

Founder, Breakthrough Facilitation

Gwyn Wansbrough designs engaging learning experiences online. Learn her proven methods for confident facilitation and impactful group sessions.

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Helena 'Ellie' Huizenga

Contributing Writer

Ellie Huizenga shares stories on community, learning, and automation. She writes to inspire connection, collaboration, and impactful community-building.

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Jasmine Williams

Contributing Writer

Jasmine writes in-depth guides and story-driven profiles on the strategies that shape successful communities.

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Jordan Godbey

Founder of GrowthCommunity

Jordan Godbey helps creators build community-powered courses and scalable memberships. Learn his strategies for launching and growing successful communities.

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Mathilde Leo

Head of Community & Customer Education

Mathilde leads community and education at Circle. She builds vibrant SaaS communities and creates world-class learning experiences at Circle Academy.

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Mike Sholars

Contributing Writer

Mike Sholars is journalist, podcaster, author, creative director, and founder of Mike Check Marketing Consulting. Based out of the Greater Toronto Area, he uses his years of experience to tell stories with style and sincerity.

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Oyinkansola Ogunyinka Edem

Contributing Writer

Oyinkansola writes content that helps brands engage and convert their audiences. She’s also a fiction author, content creator, and newsletter writer.

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Paulina Major

Contributing Writer

Paulina Major writes about online courses, freelancing, and growth. She helps creators build, launch, and grow educational communities that thrive.

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Pedro Hernandes

Senior Community Manager

Pedro drives community growth and engagement at Circle. He builds scalable workflows, rituals, and inclusive spaces that support members worldwide.

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Sid Yadav

Co-founder and CEO

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Tom Ross

Founder of Learn.Community

Tom Ross teaches creators how to grow thriving online communities. Discover his tips on engagement, retention, and using platforms like Circle effectively.

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