Catching Up with Former Editors-in-Chief

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: 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: 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.