Catching Up with Former Editors-in-Chief
Name: Katherine Stanton
Chameleon Years: 2012-2014
Chameleon Position: Editor-in-Chief
Why You Joined the Chameleon: I love reading and creative writing and wanted to get involved.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: I found a group I belonged and loved working with for the Chameleon and spending time with outside of the journal.
Favorite Chameleon Project: My favorite part of my time was building the Chameleon and watching it expand well past the English Department and Liberal Arts College. One of my fondest memories is when we relaunched the Chameleon after many years of it being an unknown part of the school.
Most Proud of: How well we brought so many different people across the campus together to not only develop the Chameleon but also be featured within. I am also so proud of the relaunch book we put together because it caught everyone’s eye and put the journal on the map for the following years.
Current Job: Social Work – Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office
How the Chameleon Helped Your Career: I do a lot of writing, public speaking, and working together with others in my field and these skills were developed at Norwich and expanded and cultivated further with my time on the Chameleon.
Current Bio: I love Norwich and miss the Wick! I earned my bachelor’s in political science and English in 2014 and returned to earn my master’s in public administration in 2020. I have worked in social work for over eight years and currently represent children and their best interest in all aspects of their dependency case and educational needs in Florida. I met my husband while at Norwich, and we have a 6-year-old son and will welcome a baby girl in October 2025.
Name: Abi Donahue
Chameleon Years: 2011-2015
Chameleon Position: Editor-in-Chief
Why You Joined the Chameleon: To be a part of a writing-focused group to further my education in the English program.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: As an English major, I wanted to cultivate a culture of literary arts on campus. I enjoyed exploring work from other students and nurturing their love of content creation. Starting off as an editor gave me exposure to some amazing art, both visual and written. I was continuously impressed by the literary talents of Norwich students, and I wanted to be a part of sharing their voices for the remainder of my Norwich career. This experience later led to my becoming the editor-in-chief, where I had the incredible opportunity of leading the publication’s creation.
Favorite Chameleon Project: When I was the editor-in-chief, I thoroughly enjoyed working on designing the layout of the journal—a skill that was brand new to me at the time. I taught myself InDesign and led the creation of a grayscale journal. It was unique and timeless, and I had some highly talented editors helping me.
Most Proud of: Bringing together students from all walks of life to share in the joys of literary art.
Current Job: Global Manager of UX Design
How the Chameleon Helped Your Career: I manage a team of highly technical and creative software interface designers. The leadership, communication, and creativity skills I built during my time on the Chameleon have certainly come in handy.
Abigael Donahue brings a distinctive literary perspective to the world of software. After graduating from Norwich University in 2015 with a degree in English, she channeled her passion for storytelling and critical analysis into a dynamic career in technology. The invaluable communication and analytical skills built at Norwich not only serve as a powerful asset in the professional world but also enrich her everyday life.
Name: Dana DeMartino
Chameleon Years: 2014-2015
Chameleon Position: PoemCampus Creator
Why You Joined the Chameleon: The Chameleon was one of the few opportunities for creative expression on campus, and I enjoyed being a part of a group interested in fostering that type of space.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: Professor Prentiss really encouraged me both as a writer and as a young adult. This was an activity completely unrelated to my academic major or the Corps, which made it a great outlet and stress relief.
Favorite Chameleon Project: Professor Prentiss helped bring PoemCampus to Norwich. We mirrored Montpelier’s PoemCity event and celebrated National Poetry Month by posting student poems all over campus, organizing poetry readings, and hosting authors for poetry readings. It was cool to see the juxtaposition of creative expression on a military campus, and it was a tangible way for students to see that many of their peers were also interested in creative writing.
Most Proud of: Working on PoemCampus.
Current Job: Law student
Current Bio: I graduated from Norwich in 2015 with degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Upon graduation, I spent five years in the US Army as a Field Artillery Officer and later as a Human Resources Officer. Now, I am in my second year at New York University School of Law, where I am interested in civil rights issues related to incarceration and police misconduct.
Name: Kendall Manning
Chameleon Years: 2014, 2015, 2016
Chameleon Position: Editor-in-Chief
Why You Joined the Chameleon: Art and writing have always been hobbies of mine, despite a wildly different career.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: Bringing various creative works to life in published format was rewarding. The creative aspect of assembling the journal was an outlet from my engineering-related studies.
Favorite Chameleon Project: Assembling the final product
Most Proud of: Three wildly different published works of my peers
Current Job: Project manager at Norwich University
How the Chameleon Helped Your Career: It taught me leadership. But I also did it for fun!
Current Bio: Kendall is a project manager working in new construction and renovations at Norwich University. As an alumna, she has a unique connection to the campus. Kendall remains involved with the student body as an advisor to the Student Government Association and assistant to the Chameleon Staff. Kendall still continues to work on creative projects as a hobby.
Name: Mary Beth Davis
Chameleon Years: 2016-2019
Chameleon Position: Editor-in-Chief
Why You Joined the Chameleon: Because it was great and fun.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: I loved being an English major, and I loved what the Chameleon offered to other students.
Favorite Chameleon Project: Reading others’ creative stories or projects and working with the other members to make such an amazing product.
Most Proud of: Creating such a beautiful Chameleon issue.
Current Job: Lawyer
How the Chameleon Helped Your Career: I am constantly reading, writing, and editing my own work and others for the court.
Current Bio: I am an associate attorney at Halvorsen Family Law Group in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I am currently the President of the Young Lawyers Division of Forsyth County. I enjoy spending my time with friends and family.
Name: Faith Odegbami
Chameleon Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Chameleon Position: Editor-in-Chief
Why You Joined the Chameleon: I joined because I loved poetry and because I was invited as a freshman by former editor-in-chief Mary Beth Davis.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: I enjoyed the community and freedom that came with creating something meant to be enjoyed by so many people.
Favorite Chameleon Project: For me, it was the translation works where Spanish students translated Norwich student poems from English into Spanish.
Most Proud of: Getting my first piece of narrative poetry published.
Current Job: Army officer and public school teacher
How the Chameleon Helped Your Career: I’m currently the yearbook advisor at the school I teach at.
Current Bio: First Lieutenant Faith Odegbami, an alumna of Norwich University, serves as a Reserve Army Logistics Officer and public-school teacher. Daily, she is applying her skills in complex operations, while simultaneously shaping young minds as an educator. Outside of work, Faith is a mom who nurtures a profound creative spirit, beautifully capturing the natural world through her passion for wildlife photography. An avid reader and writer, Faith successfully blends her military precision with her love for storytelling and education.
Name: Caitlyn George
Chameleon Years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Chameleon Position: Editor-in-Chief
Why You Joined the Chameleon: I joined The Chameleon because one of my close friends, L Lakhani, was the Editor-in-Chief during the 2022-23 year and she asked me to help as an editor. I said yes because I was intrigued by the idea of helping run a literary arts journal.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: I volunteered so much time to The Chameleon because I believe(ed) so much in the power of its message on Norwich’s campus. I am, and have always been, an advocate for the arts and humanities. Within them, there is heart and soul and love. The Chameleon sprinkles specks of fantasy among the Green Mountains, and it digs craters in the soil. It roots itself in identity, exploration, and the world.
The journal is a living, breathing entity that preserves decades of Norwich heart and soul and love. I’d like to say I helped breathe life into The Chameleon, but I rather think it’s the other way around.
Favorite Chameleon Project: There were so many parts of my time with The Chameleon that I loved. Creating the new digital platform from scratch. Taking pictures for the content headings, working with my friends to get my vision just right. The end-of-year reveal with the entire Department of Humanities. Those who know me know that I am a tad theatrical, so a grand reveal of the new Chameleon was so fun to do.
However, my actual favorite part of working with The Chameleon was its content. There are true talents who are walking and have walked up and down the never-ending stairs of Norwich’s campus. Having access to their art, ideas, and words felt so sacred to me. It was an incredibly special part of my time at Norwich to have worked on The Chameleon.
Most Proud of: I’m most proud of our ability to create a whole digital version of The Chameleon for the first time ever in less than one year. I couldn’t have done it without the constant support and guidance of Professor Prentiss, my fantastic editors, or my friends. I was very proud to have been Editor-in-Chief during such a crucial transitional time in the journal’s history. The last physical edition of The Chameleon had my friend L at the head of the journey, and the first online edition had me. It felt very special to me.
Current Job: Middle School ELA Teacher
How the Chameleon Helped Your Career: My job uses too many of the skills I cultivated at The Chameleon to list. A few key ones would be leadership, time management, organization, editing, and perseverance.
Current Bio: My name is Caitlyn George, and I graduated from Norwich in 2024. I got my master’s in teaching English at NYU in 2025 and have since started a middle school teaching job in Brooklyn, NY. I wouldn’t be where I am without the Chameleon or Norwich’s dedicated Department of Global Humanities. Shoutout Professor Pivetti, Professor Woodbury Tease, Professor Prentiss, and Professor Casey for being the teachers who inspired me so much that I went to graduate school.
Name: Nicholle Davis
Chameleon Years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Chameleon Position: Editor-in-Chief
Why You Joined the Chameleon: My desire to improve my editing skills and connect with other writers.
Why You Loved the Chameleon: I enjoyed the team and reading/working with/editing the writing pieces submitted to the Chameleon. I loved helping get other people’s voices heard across Norwich through the Chameleon.
Favorite Chameleon Project: Working on Dr. Gray’s students’ Samurai pieces for her history class.
Most Proud of: Feeling confident in the pieces I wrote, and helping out other people feel confident
Current Job: Retail Store Assistant Lead
Current Bio: My name is Hollie-Nicholle Davis. I was a proud member of the Chameleon in my time at Norwich. I worked as the copy editor for my 2023 and 2024 school year.
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