MEET THE TEAM

The dedicated SoCal magazine staff is a community of individuals with expertise in their areas of interest

PORTRAITS BY JOHN SKALICKY

RANDY DUNBAR  | 

editor-in-chief • creative director

Los Angeles native, Dunbar has worked for many publications in various capacities such as art director, creative director and editor-in-chief. He has recently worked as Creative Director for Desert Sun magazine. His previous stints include editor-in-chief at The LA FASHION, redesign of California Apparel News, art director at OUT, The Advocate, Movieline and Executive Editor at Genre magazine. He is working on his new travel book, “Wanderlust”.

He also works as an instructor at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) downtown Los Angeles.

email:randy@socalmag.com

NIKI SMART |  executive editor

Niki Smart is a writer living in Los Angeles.  Her first memoir “Hell Camp” won her 2 x eLit Awards, an invitation to read at the LA Times Festival of Books, was a Top Ten Best Seller at local book stores, and garnered rave reviews from readers. Smart’s second memoir “Helter Shelter” is out now. Smart was previously managing editor for the LA Fashion Magazine, and her work has been published in More Magazine, Laguna Beach Independent, Aspen Times, StuNews, The LA Fashion Magazine, SoCal Magazine, and the Gemeindezeitung.
Smart further writes screenplays (has several projects in development) and filmed a short segment on cancer that aired on the BBC. Also an accomplished musician, Smart has released three CDs. Her music has been used in radio/TV commercials, TV shows and movies.

email: niki@socalmag.com

 

Dennis Richardson |  executive editor

 

Currently, he works as a social media consultant and marketing manager for several clients, as
 well as a freelance writer and food connoisseur. His passions include space & travel, fine cuisine, and
of course the forward-thinking, environmentally conscious world of all things Tesla. “What I hope to accomplish in life is a lasting, positive impact on the lives of others in a way that everyone will see the world for the beautiful and fragile place that it is.”
 

ZUKE OSHIRO  |  travel editor

Originally from northern Japan, Zuke has been lived in the US for eighteen years. A world traveler, he has visited China, Hong Kong,South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Spain, England, Italy, France, Switzerland, Slovenia. Brazil, Greece and Mexico. His work has been published in numerous publications.

email: randy@socalmag.com

 

Anthony C. Stafford  |  associate editor

As a dynamic and highly energized Global Speaker and Life Strategist, Anthony Stafford has been empowering people across the globe for over 25 years to be bold and ferocious in reaching beyond the imaginary limitations of their fears and doubt.   Anthony’s ultimate goal is to motivate every single person to reach their highest potential with absolute passion and purpose.

Having worked in the entertainment business for over 20 years, and within the law enforcement community for almost 12 years, Anthony has amassed a varied, and wide spectrum of business, career & life expertise that has earned him great respect and admiration from his peers, and many others. Anthony is not only willing to help those around him, but he has always made it his mission to share his wisdom and knowledge with anyone seeking his help, guidance and support.

contact:

ant.c.staff@gmail.com

 

 

 

Katie Nartonis  |  art editor

Phil Miller |  fish & wildlife editor

John Skalicky  |  photographer

Johnny Buzzerio |  photographer

contributors:

Alicia King • Jennifer Landis • Sammy Smart • Amanda Fruta • James Winston

Consultants:

Mani O’ Brien • Tony Frere