Gospa
What is Gospa?
Gospa is a student run magazine based in Los Angeles, that aims to provide a platform for young creatives. The two founders Katie and Ruby have been involved in High School Theatre since their Freshman Year. During this time they met so many young artists who haven't had the chance to share their work. Summer before Junior Year they made a plan to start this magazine. They thought it could be incredible to give people an opportunity to have their work published before they graduate, and to have a record of Gen Z's thoughts and talent. We take photography, poetry, drawings, paintings, etc and combine it into a bimonthly issue, that the whole world can see. Printed and handed out at fundraisers, and online archived on this website.
We believed this idea could make money and we wanted to do something good with it. So another one of our goals is to aid the U.N in their Sustainable Development Goal #4 of Quality Education. Over 60% of women in Africa, The Middle East, and South Asia cannot read.
"I've loved reading books ever since I was a kid. I cannot imagine a life without it. I want to help children around the world receive the quality education they deserve."- Founder of Gospa: Ruby Ford.
All of the profits Gospa earns from selling issues, fundraising and events are donated to UNICEF and The World Literacy Foundation. On behalf of the whole team, Welcome to Gospa!
Meet our staff!
Ruby Ford
Ruby Ford is the co-founder of GOSPA magazine. She started GOSPA with Katie Lew to showcase Gen Zs talent and passion for creativity. Ruby spends most of her time watching niche youtube video essays with her cat Dusty, and window shopping on depop. She loves to write fashion articles, poetry and occasionally draw. Ruby is passionate about all kinds of art, music and personal expression. She hopes to continue making zines in her Senior year, and college.
Katie Lew
Katie Lew is the co-founder and head of graphic design/creative director for GOSPA magazine. With Ruby Ford, they created GOSPA together as an outlet for other artistic minds. She expresses herself through music, writing, painting, and making clothes for her brand "ktc." and "tc7." She loves guitar, writing music, oil pastels, her dog Poppy, and listening to her obscure Spotify playlists. She hopes to continue working with diverse minds and voices in her future.
Tabby Kopple
Tabby is 16 years old and the designer and editor of the GOSPA website! Tabby loves to make art and is happy that she has another outlet to express herself! Tabby loves reading, her cats, music, and filmmaking. She is excited to see how GOSPA grows over the next few years!
Natalie Alpert
Natalie is an editor and is a junior at Pali. She is obsessed with the world of fashion, but specifically costume design. She loves to take art and drama classes, and can usually be found in some thrift store. Natalie is so happy to have found a community at GOSPA that lets her show her work as well as help other artistic students do the same.
Emma Zarutsky
Emma is 16 years old and treasurer of GOSPA magazine. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, with her favorite genres spanning from the 1960’s to the 1990’s, with rock and metal being her go-to’s, and she listens to a multitude of sub-genres. She hopes to showcase the talent of our generation to the world using GOSPA magazine!
Elodie Bennett
Elodie Bennett is 17 years old and an editor of the GOSPA magazine! Elodie loves music, playing the guitar, filmmaking, cooking, and spending time with her family and cat! She is super excited to work on this magazine and watch it grow, providing a space for teens to share their art!
Skyler Jacobs
Skyler Jacobs is 16 years old and an editor of GOSPA magazine. She loves vintage clothes, music, and cooking. She is super excited to be a part of the magazine and help broaden its reach!
Mrs. Shoellnast
Mrs. Schoellnast is the club advisor for GOSPA! She is an AP Human Geography and U.S History teacher at Pali High. She loves cooking, her dog Murphy, and her husband Eric. She is a beloved friend to all her students and supports their passions through projects like GOSPA. She is excited to encourage good character, diversity, and compassion through her teaching!