Stephanie Hammond
Writer, Volunteer, and Event Planner in Chicago, Illinois
Stephanie is a West Virginia transplant who has made Chicago her home and playground. After attending West Virginia University, Stephanie quickly realized that an urban life would allow her to pursue her passions. Writing and social media are the cornerstones of Stephanie’s professional aspirations, and they flavor everything she does- from volunteering at Open Books to boosting the social media presence of local non-profits and friends as a favor.
The first things anyone will notice about Stephanie when meeting her are her sassy good-natured humor, her love for all things sparkly, and her sharp eye for a good story. She has recently published in Chicago Literati’s Damaged Goods: the Break-up Issue, performed at the live lit show Loose Chicks, and been a featured speaker at Nikki Nigl’s #AboutWomen. Stephanie is active on Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram as @dancingliterati where she not only curates her life but also masquerades as a pop culture obsessed land mermaid and professional champagne drinker.
Fun, fiery, and forward not only describe Stephanie's online presence, but these are the qualities she brings to every endeavor