The Unheard Gems Team
Here you can learn a bit about each of our team members and how we work behind the scenes of Unheard Gems, finding artists, working on interviews, writing articles, podcasting, PR, social media, and more
Hannah Schneider
Founder/Writer/Curator/PR Manager
Founder of Unheard Gems, Hannah's entrepreneurial and music-loving spirit creates what you watch and hear and read on Unheard Gems. Three years after founding Unheard Gems at 16, in 2017, Hannah conducts interviews and curates the artists featured on the Unheard Gems as well as writes articles and reviews on the site. With a passion for music and desire to know the people behind the new music that is soon to take over the airways, Hannah works closely with all of the artists featured on Unheard Gems to bring you an honest and unique look at new music. Hannah also works with some artists one on one to help them craft their brand and provides PR services to get their music heard. They are set to graduate Scripps College (just south-east of LA) in 2023.
Heather Kathryn
Contributing Writer
Heather Kathryn is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She started writing at an early age and fell in love with music journalism. Unheard Gems gives her an outlet for her writing as well as a discovery for new talent.
Jess Ward
Contributing Writer
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Quincy Williamson
Contributing Writer
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Sydney Carr
Contributing Writer
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CARLA JONES
Contributing Writer
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Jess Ward
Contributing Writer
Zoe Schmitt is a jack of all trades for Unheard Gems, from concert photography, playlist curation, graphic design, social media management, and our marketing, Zoe can do it all. The D.C. native currently attends school in Southern California and has seized the opportunity to explore her passions – drawing, painting, and photography – and grow. Eager to learn and enthusiastic about everything, Zoe is a creative force of energy and joy. She loves listening to all types of music and singing along to every song that comes on. Zoe is currently attending Scripps College in Claremont, California, and she makes sure to eat at least one cookie with a fork each day.
Ayesha Khahera
Contributing Writer
Ayesha Khahera is a young musician from San Francisco, California. She loves discovering and listening to new music 24/7. When she is not daydreaming, she is busy analyzing songs and writing for Unheard Gems.
Tatum Jenkins
Contributing Writer
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