Hailing from California, Joe Gonsalves grew up in the hot summers of Los Angeles. Moving away from the heat for college, Joe now studies at Northwestern University as a Political Science Major, with a minor in Art History. Much of his time writing is spent within the bounds of data collections, sociological studies, and art analysis, but he finds creativity in the crevices of the analysis. He really connects to his writing through Dungeons and Dragons, where he creates characters, narratives, and worlds to share with his friends multiple times a week. His favorite book series is the City of Stairs series, though he grew up on Percy Jackson. Joe has previous experience tutoring, working with kids throughout his journey through the public school system, and teaching Speech and Debate to his high school classmates. He is bringing his analytical mind and creative spark to assist 826 CHI across all different aspects.