taro team
We pride ourselves with accomplishing so much as a scrappy team and are consistently looking for talent to help move the message forward.
Interested and want to learn more? Contact hello@taromagazine.com
Co-Founder
Ken Pena (He / Him)
Ken Pena is a passionate multi-disciplinary visual designer based in Portland, OR. By day working as a UI/UX Designer at adidas and by night breaking boundaries and growing his craft through projects that give back to the communities that helped him find his place as a digital designer.
Co-founder
Aitana Mallari (She / Her)
Aitana Yvette Mallari is a journalist and media creator based in Phoenix, AZ. Her work can be found in national magazines, TV shows, campaigns and tech startups. You can always find her online, forever in pursuit of the serotonin she lost when she was 12.
Contributor Writer
Rithwik Kalale (He / Him)
Rithwik Kalale is a digital + audio reporter and content creator based in Phoenix, AZ and San Jose, CA. His passion lies in community-focused storytelling under topics like: health, entertainment and social justice. When he’s not writing, you can find him constantly either playing Pokémon or dancing.
Contributor Designer
Miguel Fajardo (He / Him)
Miguel “Miggy” Fajardo is currently an aspiring product designer studying Industrial Design at Arizona State University. On the side, he is a passionate creative that uses a plethora of mediums such as photography, digital design, & videography to create his art.
Business Development Specialist
Ashley Joe (She / Her)
Social Media Contributor
