James Shultis holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens College (2010) & a BA in English Literature from Hunter College (2008). He has previously served as Editor-In-Chief as well as Poetry Editor for Ozone Park Journal, a new journal of creative writing sponsored by Queens College. His work has appeared in print & online journals including: Mud Luscious Press, The Scrambler, Women Studies Quarterly (through Feminist Press), Farmhouse Magazine & Next Door Magazine.

Some of James’ interests that might just win your heart over include: spontaneous adventures, bike rides over bridges at midnight, collecting old records & wildflowers on the side of the road. He also has experience organizing around LGBT & POC equal access issues, he’s savvy in development & marketing, not to mention digital media/design.

Most recently James served as the Executive Director for Grand Street Community Arts, a non-profit based in Albany, NY.

Farmhouse Magazine, Mud Luscious, Next Door Magazine, Olive Tree Review, The Scrambler, Women's Studies Quarterly