Adam Halwitz, Teen Ink's book development editor, joined the magazine's staff in 2007. As an intern and later an assistant editor, he's read and evaluated thousands of teens' poetry submissions. He graduated from Marlboro College in 2014 with a degree in philosophy and writing. John Meyer, with his wife, Stephanie, founded the nonprofit Young Authors Foundation, which publishes TeenInk.com and Teen Ink, the national monthly print magazine that has showcased the work of 65,000 teens since 1989. Stephanie Meyer, with her husband, John, founded the nonprofit Young Authors Foundation, which publishes TeenInk.com and Teen Ink, the national monthly print magazine that has showcased the work of 65,000 teens since 1989. Cindy W. Spertner, associate editor, has been working for Teen Ink magazine for seven years. With a background in education and an MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College, she is thrilled to be immersed in great writing and helping to make a positive difference in the lives of teens.