Who Are We?
The GirlTalk Magazine is dedicated to empowering young women and girls to start and spread the discussion of important topics surrounding intersectional feminism, gender & sexuality, and other related issues through our bimonthly magazine. GirlTalk is a space for people to share new perspectives and art that they may not be able to share elsewhere, as well as seek new opinions to be informed in gender related issues around the globe. With articles from diverse voices covering a wide range of topics and perspectives, GirlTalk is an international magazine completely run and organized by high school students. We welcome critical and constructive discussion of gender
Where Are We Now?
Since its inception, The GirlTalk Magazine has expanded its middle and high school staff of writers, artists, and contributors around to the world, and has continued to tackle important gender, sexuality, and intersectional feminist issues. The magazine was created in 2017 by former high school students Charlotte Kramon and Eunice Park. Now, under the leadership of Oakwood School senior Lily Kramon, Sacred Heart sophomore Kate Ragatz and Fieldston sophomore Eve Kaplan, what once was a crazy vision to expand GirlTalk’s international network is now reality. With over 35 issues published and hundreds of articles written, The GirlTalk Magazine has become an integral part of many young activists’ lives.
Partners + Resources
The Feminist Focus
The Feminist Focus is a platform for advocacy through which Girls Learn International student feminists have the opportunity to share their experiences with social issues in their communities. Pieces include op-eds, interviews, feminist news, poetry, visual artwork, and more. We feature a wide variety of perspectives and hope this blog represents our 200+ domestic and international Chapters.
Women Connect4Good
Women Connect4Good, Inc. educates people to develop women-helping-women networks that raise the status of women globally. The foundation works to help young women Develop crucial skill, Learn to take charge of their live, and Connect deeply with others to create change.
jhpiego
jhpiego combats real world health problems head on, bringing health care to global communities faced with threatening issues such as cervical cancer, malaria, HIV, and complications from pregnancy and childbirth.
Dani Pinkus
Dani Pinkus is a feminist blogger who focuses on detailing her experiences with feminism and living as a woman.
Our Staff
Kate Ragatz, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Staff Editor
Kate is currently a eleventh-grader at Sacred Heart and is now an active Co-Editor-in-Chief along with Eve Kaplan and Lily Kramon. She was first introduced to GirlTalk by a close friend, Eve, and has worked on editing and writing for almost a year. She enjoys writing for the school's newspaper and mental health awareness newsletter, as well as writing about STEM topics with her friends. She is passionate about social justice, working as a club manager with the Girlsleadership Organization to help elevate the female advocacy voice. Outside of writing, Kate enjoys computer science, soccer, and hanging out with just about every animal she sees.
Sabine Fuchs, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Staff Artist, Club Head
Currently a junior at Branson School, Sabine is a passionate writer, rugby player, and artist. Her work has received recognition and awards from Scholastic Art and Writing, The Stanford Anthology of Youth, and the Congressional Art Competition. She strives to impart deeper meaning through her pieces and start needed conversations on their subject matter.
Eve Kaplan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Staff Writer, Club Head
Eve Robin Kaplan is a current eleventh grader at the Fieldston School. Eve began writing for GirlTalk during her seventh grade year. She went on to join the editorial staff as a Managing Editor during her eighth grade year and hopes to help guide GirlTalk towards growth as a magazine during her time as an editor. Eve has published writing or upcoming publications in Spearhead Magazine, Teen Ink, Fem Magazine, Bindweed Magazine and Dead Skunk Magazine. She lives in Los Angeles, plays beach volleyball, sews and debates politics with everyone she meets. To see more of her work check out: https://www.everobinkaplan.com. Find her on Instagram at kaplan_eve.
Meet Our Team
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Colette Chang
Club Head, Head of Editing, Head of Outreach
Cate School, 11th Grade; Hong Kong, China
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Melanie Davidson
Head of Editing
Cate School, 12th Grade; Santa Barbara, CA
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Sophie Saxl
Creative Director
The Dalton School, 10th Grade; New York City, NY
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Emmie Kao
Club Head, Staff Editor
The Bishop's School, 11th Grade; San Diego, CA
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Sharjah M Bodji
Club Head, Staff Editor
Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 10th Grade; New York City, NY
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Almoge Friedman
Staff Writer, Staff Editor
New West Charter School, 12th Grade; Los Angeles, CA
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Zohar Lindennman
Columnist
The Dalton School, 10th Grade; New York City, NY
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Riley Hurley
Staff Writer
El Segundo High School, 11th Grade; Los Angeles, CA
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Lucy Bakowski
Staff Writer
Archie Williams High School, 11th Grade; Fairfax, CA
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Alison Imohiosen
Staff Writer
Nightingale-Bamford School, 10th Grade; New York City, NY
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Sophia Hung
Staff Artist
Bay School of San Francisco, 12th Grade; San Francisco, CA
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Sadhbh Kilroy
Staff Artist
The Branson School, 11th Grade; Ross, CA
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Simone Carr
Club Head, Staff Artist
The Branson School, 11th Grade; Ross, CA
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Josephine Hsieh
Staff Artist
The Dalton School, 10th Grade; New York City, NY
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Carter West
Staff Artist
The Branson School, 12th Grade; Ross, CA
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Eden Hoover
Staff Editor
Oakwood School, 11th Grade; Los Angeles, California
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Clara Tripp
Staff Editor
Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 11th Grade; Hudson Valley, NY
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Ginger O'Grady
Social Media Manager, Columnist
Sacred Heart Preparatory, 11th Grade; Mountain View, CA
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Maeve McAuley
Staff Layout Designer
The Branson School, 12th Grade; Ross, California
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Kate Harrison
Staff Layout Designer
Redwood Highschool, 11th Grade; Larkspur, California