About Us

Jessica Mills

Faculty Adviser

Jessica Mills has taught at Central New Mexico Community College since 2009. Jessica started publishing her writing as an undergraduate at the University of Florida and has since continued by independently publishing zines, contributing chapters to anthologies, writing a monthly column for Maximum Rocknroll (2000-2010), and authoring My Mother Wears Combat Boots (AK Press, 2007). Every October, you can catch her tabling at Albuquerque Zine Fest, doing zine readings, and leading workshops.

Emma Bizzell

Social Media Manager

Emma Bizzell is a Human Services major at CNM and is planning on getting a social work degree in the future. She has always been a creative person at heart. Emma enjoys reading, crafting, many different genres of dance, and various other creative things! It’s her first year at CNM, and she is excited to be a student editor at the Leonardo. She can’t wait to see what this year’s team of creative minds gets up to

Grace Bradley

Section Editor

Grace Bradley is an English major at CNM who’s lived all over the country. Raised by writers, she’s seen nearly every angle of authoring and journalism. After settling in Albuquerque, she rekindled her love for the publishing industry and aims to go into Fiction Editing. Hobbies ranging from knitting to digital art and video games, she’s a jack of all trades with hopes of being a master of one.

Esperita Lopez

Managing Editor

Esperita Lopez, also goes by Rita, is graduating with her associates in Psychology summer of 2026. There on, she will be transferring to UNM in fall of 2026 in pursuit of her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has a love for writing poetry, hiking, animals, and manga. She plans to take on a minor in creative writing to sharpen and exercise her love for writing. It’s her first year as a student editor for Leonardo, as she has a passion and openness for anything that is art and creativity. She is dedicated to working alongside her team to captivate and showcase CNM’s talented artists in Leonardo 2026 to represent the southwest region. 

Kendra Marshall

Digital Editor

My name is Kendra Marshall. I’m a psychology major, creator, and mother building a life rooted in healing and purpose. I use psychology, music, and honest conversation to create spaces where people can release what no longer serves them. My work centers around creative healing, community, and helping artists feel seen while doing the same for myself. Everything I’m building is about breaking cycles, choosing peace, and walking fully in who I am. 

Fritz Shaw

Webmaster

I am Fritz Shaw. I am a STEM major who recently switched over from 3 semesters of majoring in entrepreneurship. I am learning how to gather knowledge in multiple fields, with the hopes of one day using it to teach and empower others. I have been using computers for longer than I can remember, and have a wide skillset ranging from digital music to 3D printing. Growing up, I never quite fit in, and now I strive to challenge expectations and think outside the box.