MARAMING SALAMAT

Hello Barkada is proud to be community made. It thrives thanks to its readers and followers, and to the enthusiasm, generosity, and support of the people and organizations listed below.

COLLABORATORS & CONTRIBUTORS

We're grateful to these amazing artists, creatives, writers, educators, and speakers for being featured in Hello Barkada content and participating in Hello Barkada programming.

Karen Alleluia • Lea Anderson • Deb Aoki • Iasmin Omar Ata • Rina Ayuyang • Barbara Brandon-Croft • Tatum Begay • Jade Boldenow • Neil Brideau • Raeghan Buchanan • buttercup • Reyna Cervantes • Nidhi Chanani • Amy Chu • Rachelle Cruz • Jonita Davis • Sharon Lee De La Cruz • Sandra Equihua • Trinidad Escobar • Marco Finnegan • Emmanuel Guerrero • Julie Fiveash • Felice "FeliceY" Haley • Natasha Kline • Elizabeth Ito • John Jennings • Viktor Kerney • Jeandra Lebeauf • Lawrence Lindell • Pearl Low • Tara Nakashima Donahue • Hab Oh • MariNaomi • Amanda Meadows • Dr. Shamika A. Mitchell • Christina Moreland • Laura Neuzeth • Breena Nuñez • Amber Padilla • Starr Rocque • Maxi Rodriguez • Nicky Rodriguez • Jamila Rowser • Jacoby Salcedo • Regine Sawyer • Jade Seaberry • Rema Ghassan Shbaita • Robyn Smith • James Spooner • Steenz • Eiram Torres • Angel Trazo • Jessica Tseang • Stacey Uy • Kiara Valdez • Malissa White • James F. Wright • Bianca Xunise • Victoria Ying

BARKADA BACKERS

Patrons of our work and platform

Mahrlo Amposta • Valerie Decastro • Ingrid de Llamas • Michelle Gonzaba • Craig Jameson • Lauren Osborne • Scott Norland • Melissa Peterman • Chris Schoenthal • Art St. Germain • Dheepan R. • Sammy T. • Stephanie Williams

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Patrons of our 2025 Contributors 

Mahrlo Amposta • Ingrid de Llamas • Lauren Osborne • Scott Norland • Melissa Peterman • Chris Schoenthal

and everyone who purchased a zine and/or ting from Hello Barkada in 2024, at the Axis Event: Lunar New Year 2025, and at L.A. Zine Fest 2025

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Patrons of our 2024 Guest Writer Series 

Ingrid de Llamas • Michelle Gonzaba • Erwin Magbanua • Lauren Osborne • Scott Norland • Melissa Peterman • Chris Schoenthal

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Patrons of our 2024 Comics Series 

Mahrlo Amposta • Ingrid de Llamas • Lani Gobaleza • Michelle Gonzaba • Lauren Osborne • Scott Norland • Melissa Peterman • Chris Schoenthal • Stephanie Williams

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Patrons of our 2022-2023 Guest Writer Series 

Terrell Collins • Ingrid de Llamas • Tu DeVera • Maija Gates • Tommy Goldbach • Michelle Gonzaba • Emma Hamilton • Eddie Ibrahim • Laura Jones • April Keilman • Tim Kimura • Adrienne Ludwig • Meg Mardian • Adam Neese • Lauren Osborne • Scott Norland • Melissa Peterman • Chris Schoenthal

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Patrons of the first video of our dance arts series

Christina Chaidez • Michelle Gonzaba • Lauren Osborne • Scott Norland • Melissa Peterman • Chris Schoenthal 

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Special thanks to our monthly patrons (in bold) whose recurring contributions also offset operational costs.

Become a Barkada Backer today!

PROGRAMMING HOSTS

We're grateful to these hosts who practice liberation work for offering their space and platforms with Hello Barkada. To learn about Hello Barkada's past, current, and upcoming programs with them, visit our Programs & Events page!

CLIENTS

We're proud of our work with these organizations on campaigns that raise awareness of their programs and missions. Learn about Hello Barkada Creative Services!

BEHIND THE SCENES

Scott Norland (website consultant)

Cole Norland (color consultant & cuddles coordinator)