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April – June 2013
www.deltalivingmagazine.com
Conrad Borba - Graphic Designer
Walter Ruehlig - Writer
Mike Burkholder - Writer
Dr. Margaret Stahler - Writer
Emily Wesolek - Writer
Felicia Kieselhorst - Photographer
Michelle Sibrian - Photographer
Robert Chan - Photographer
Conrad Borba is a graphic and web designer, who
spent much time in his youth drawing and creat-
ing, with his earliest memories of working on a
computer as a kindergartner. He studied graphic
and web design at Modesto Junior College and
the Institute of Technology of Modesto. With over
10 years experience in graphic design and six
years as a freelancer, Borba stays abreast indus-
try standards in order to provide his clients with
fresh and new ideas. Reach him at conradborba@
gmail.com
Walter Ruehlig graduated cum laude with a de-
gree in English from the State University of New
York at Albany and career counsels adults with
disabilities. He’s the former President of the An-
tioch School Board, founded the Antioch Music
Foundation, and is the 2012 Antioch Citizen of
the Year-Lifetime Achievement award recipient.
He regularly contributes to three local newspa-
pers. Email him at walter.ruehlig@gmail.com.
Michael Burkholder has been a journalist for 12
years and is the publisher of the newly launched
EastCountyToday.net which covers a variety of
local issues in Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley.
He enjoys writing about politics and public safety
and always has his camera ready. Email him at
mburk1010@gmail.com.
Dr. Margaret Stahler, ND, MPH, PhD has varied
science interests ranging from horticulture to
health to the environment. She is a licensed
naturopathic doctor in Brentwood specializing
in adult health with a focus on pain relief. She
practices holistic, integrative medicine in her
of ce Madrona Naturopathic Healthcare. She is
originally from the rural Minnesota River Valley
town, Jordan. Email her at margaretstahlernd@
hotmail.com.
Emily Wesolek is a Certi ed Cosmetology In-
structor. A licensed Cosmetologist since 2009,
she currently works as a hair stylist in Brentwood
and has taught at Designs School of Cosmetology
and Paris Beauty College. Emily has always had
a passion and desire to become a beauty writer.
Email her at thairapy22@gmail.com.
Felicia Kieselhorst, known as Flee to most, has
an MFA in photography and works in both digi-
tal and lm mediums. She shoots commercial
photography, including wedding, event, product,
travel and editorial as well as ne art subjects
and self-portraiture. As a young entrepreneur,
she teaches classes and private lessons in ad-
dition to doing gallery and freelance work. Her
website is www.FotosByFlee.com.
Michelle Sibrian fell in love with photography in
high school and has been shooting ever since.
She is a portrait and wedding photographer at
www.michellesibrian.com. When not enjoying
photography, Michelle is having fun traveling
with her family, cooking and yoga. Living in the
Bay Area, she has been married for 14 years and
has three kids. Email her at michellesibrian@
gmail.com.
Robert Chen is a professional photographer,
primarily photographing people for all occa-
sions. He is based in San Ramon and services
the greater Bay Area. His images are captured in
a fun manner, and are lled with warmth, strong
expression and raw emotions. He also volun-
teers his time, skills and equipment for three
different non-pro t organizations. Email him at
robertchenphotography@gmail.com.
Jennifer Cordero is one of the newest photogra-
phers for Delta Living Magazine. She currently
works as a Realtor at WR Properties in Brent-
wood. Discovery Bay is where she calls home
and feels extremely fortunate to raise her fam-
ily there. She’s been married for over 11 years,
and whether it is traveling to see exciting new
things, cooking to taste new foods, or just plain
old relaxing, she’s always looking for something
fun to do. E-mail her at jennifercordero597@
ymail.com.
Jennifer Cordero - Photographer
Sam Bradley spent her career as a paramedic
and educator. She is now transitioning to full
time work as a writer, photographer and pro-
ducer of EMS video. She is the Training Of cer
for the Disaster Medical Assistance Team, CA-6,
and functions as an EMS training consultant for
East Contra Costa Fire and Contra Costa Fire.
Sam Bradley - Copy Editor