Our Team

We are a passionate team of volunteers supporting the production of the book-in-the-making Lyme Chronicles.

In this page, you can learn more about us.
 

Editorial Team

Zo Viya, editor-in-chief

Studied English literature and was awarded a BA from Bard College. Today, she has copyedited for The History Press dozens of published books on local history and folklore. In 2021, Zo created an editorial business, Vocarium^SM Author Services, offering a full array of services to clients, from fine art printers and art galleries to premier higher-educational institutions. Zo is a caregiver for a Lyme survivor. Read more...

Gene de Paule, executive editor

Gene is a versatile professional who, for over 20 years, has worked in various creative fields, including music, photography, nonfiction writing, and developmental editing. Since 2021, he collaborates with Zo Viya on Vocarium^SM Author Services editorial projects. Gene is also a Lyme disease survivor. Read more...
 

Alisha Tamarchenko
Alisha Tamarchenko is a documentary filmmaker based in Washington, D.C. Alisha’s work has screened around the U.S. and internationally, including at COP26, Environmental Film Festival in D.C., Nashville Film Festival, Planet In Focus Environmental Film Festival, American Documentary and Animation Film Festival, and on PBS stations in New York and Colorado. Read more...

Amandine Francotte
Amandine Francotte is an artist, writer, and 1st and 2nd assistant film director based in Occitane, France... Read more...

Izkalotzin González, talent coordinator
An international talent acquisition consultant, Izka has over 15 years’ experience in recruitment, selection, training, and human resources for several Fortune 500 companies. Since 2022, Izka participates in the LinkedIn Creator Program in Spanish where she shares human resources–related content. Izka’s also starting her own consulting business, offering coaching and training programs to customers online. Read more...

The Lyme Chronicles™ team is in search of talented, part-time volunteers to support the project remotely — join us! Click here to learn more!