Joe Callahan
Joe Callahan joined 826DC in June 2010 as Deputy Director. Prior to this, he worked as a writing professor at both American University and the George Washington University. In addition to teaching, he has worked and consulted for a wide range of non-profit organizations, including public policy institutions, museums, and a renowned literary magazine. Joe received his BA in International Affairs from the George Washington University, and in 2008 received his MA in Writing with a focus in nonfiction from Johns Hopkins University.
Mike Scalise
Mike Scalise's work with 826DC began in 2008 when the organization was known as the Capitol Letters Writing Center. As a volunteer then, Mike served as the school coordinator and managing editor of our first anthology, The Way We See It. Mike has taught at universities, worked at publishing houses, and written for magazines and websites. His writing has received scholarships, fellowships and awards from the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, George Mason University, and the Southampton Writers' Conference. In 2009, Mike served as the Philip Roth Writer-in-Residence at Bucknell University.
Kira Wisniewski
Raised on Florida sunshine, Kira Wisniewski is a proud co-founder of the Capitol Letters Writing Center (the organization that helped give birth to 826DC). She currently serves as 826DC’s Volunteer Coordinator. Kira’s work has appeared in the Miami New Times, The Miami Herald, Alternative Press Magazine, Punk Planet Magazine, and various Web publications. She’s worked on a US/Canadian metal tour, curated art shows and has a pet bunny named Billie Jean. After working for the Presidential Inaugural Committee, she is now the Operations Manager at the National Women’s Studies Association.
