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Contributors
Jenn Kennedy
is a freelance writer and photographer. A decade ago, she
left a corporate career behind to answer that tugging
need to create. She contributes to a host of publications,
including the Advocate, Jane, Fit Yoga, Sierra and LA
Confidential, as well as for corporate clients such as MTV,
Yahoo! Citibank, Logo and the Women’s Entertainment
Network.
Hattie Beresford
is
a native of the Netherlands, and received her Bachelor’s
degree and teaching credential from University of
California Santa Barbara. She taught English and
American history for Santa Barbara School District for many
years and retired from teaching in 2004. When she is not
immersed in some dusty tome, she can be found on the
tennis courts, hiking trails, or out on a kayak marveling at
the dolphins. She and her husband, former Dos Pueblos
volleyball coach Mike Beresford, are avid campers and
travelers.
Chuck Graham
is a freelance writer and photographer living in Carpinteria.
When he’s not leading kayak tours on Anacapa and
Santa Cruz Islands, he’s freelancing for publications like
Backpacker, Canoe & Kayak, Sea Kayaker, Trail Runner,
Living Bird and Surfer’s Journal. He’s also editor of DEEP
magazine.
Justin Iselin
has lived in Montecito since the age of three. After studying
architecture at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and abroad in
Florence, Italy and Copenhagen, Denmark, he returned
home to work for the Warner Group Architects. His passion
revolves around architecture and traveling, but he’s
often found at the beach when not otherwise gainfully
employed.
Steven Libowitz
has reported on the arts and entertainment for more than
30 years, has published his work in daily and weekly
newspapers in New Jersey and California, as well as in
Santa Barbara magazine and a nationally syndicated
news service. When not at his computer or out on the
town, you’ll often find him playing volleyball at East
Beach, just a short jog from Montecito’s famous Butterfly
Beach.
Joanne A. Calitri
is an international documentary photographer. She is also a
news reporter and photojournalist, covering news in
Montecito and Santa Barbara for Montecito Journal for
nearly a decade.
Lindsey Eltinge
is a family, animal, and commercial photographer and
graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography. She is married
to Lt. Evan Eltinge, a recent graduate of West Point.
Lindsey has donated her photography talents to DAWG,
Rotary, and local schools. She devotes the remainder of
her time to her birds and Beethoven, her beloved long hair
Chihuahua. To view Lindsey’s gallery, visit
www.lindseyeltinge.com.
Lynn P. Kirst
herein presents MJ readers with two of her favorite subjects.
Following up her article on Lotusland in the last issue, Kirst
continues to explore the life of Madame Ganna Walska, this
time focusing on Walska’s inimitable style and the influential
forces in her life. Lynn also provides a preview of her
forthcoming book on Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, a
significant local landmark.
Lynn is a fourth-generation Californian who grew up
in Montecito. She holds a degree in Art History from the
University of Southern California, and a Graduate Certificate
in Historic Preservation from the USC School of Architecture.
Kelly Mahan
has been Managing Editor of Montecito Journal since
2008. Originally from Newbury Park, California, she
moved to Santa Barbara to attend UCSB where she
received her degree in Political Science. Kelly found her
niche in journalism while interning with a local TV station
covering local interest stories including the Santa Barbara
International Film Festival and major wildfires. Kelly has also
worked several red carpet events including the Golden
Globes, American Music Awards, and Academy of Country
Music Awards.
Randy Arnowitz
is a gardener, horticulturist, and writer. He particularly enjoys
working with roses and orchids, and relishes spending
the day with his golden retriever, Peaches, who faithfully
accompanies him in the field. Randy has written for the
Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara News-Press,
and is currently a garden columnist for Montecito Journal.
He is also featured in the spring edition of Weird N.J.