FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Justin Luis is a writer, actor, and co-founder of Freehand. His personal work spans poetry, prose, essays, music, stage, and film. Outside of writing and performing, Justin is a learning & development leader in the cybersecurity industry. Originally from the Philippines, he moved to the United States in 2016 and now lives in Nashville with his cat, Prosciutto.

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Calen Pos is a fiction writer and co-founder of Freehand. Originally from Los Angeles, she grew up in Switzerland and China before beginning a career as a middle school English teacher and later an instructional designer. Outside of Freehand, Calen also serves as Fundraising Manager for Sonus, a Nashville-based choir. She is passionate about creating spaces where people can make, share, and experience art together.

COMMUNITY LEADER

Gavin is a Nashville native, spoken word poet, trivia junkie, and lover of storytelling. He’s been writing since childhood, and his work can be found published in “The Things They Wrote: A Writing/Healing Project,” edited by Kerri Malawista. When he’s not performing spoken word, Gavin can usually be found getting lost in a story or hanging out with his dog, Lincoln.