The Rational was a digital publication & writing community that ran from 2016-2021.

Our mission was focused on democratizing the writer’s education by offering community, publishing opportunities and other helpful tools to aspiring writers everywhere.

Meet the Team

  • Katy Sacks

    Founder & Editor-in-Chief

  • Emma Konst

    Managing Editor

  • Holly Field

    Asst. Managing Editor

  • Lauren Perez

    Senior Story Editor

  • Kayleigh Toyra

    Data Analyst

  • Allie Folino

    Art Director

  • Ally Hart

    Staff Illustrator

  • Alexa Levy

    Marketing Manager

  • Evianne Suen

    Marketing Assistant

  • Samantha Johnson

    Social Media Coordinator

  • Paige Allenspach

    Brand Manager

  • Brandy Taylor

    Happiness Officer

  • Delina Phicadu

    Editorial Assistant

  • Kat Albiston

    Editorial Assistant

  • Eliza Seigel

    Staff Writer

  • Jamie Zaccaria

    Staff Writer

  • Allie Hogan

    Staff Writer

  • Kelsey Hill

    Staff Writer

  • Zoe Malik

    Research Assistant

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Jamie Zaccaria

Jamie is a contributing writer for The Rational, covering LGBTQ+, representation and popular culture. She is based in New Jersey.

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