Lauren Sankovitch | Managing Editor

Starting with a degree in archaeology and theatre arts, Lauren (she/her) began a nearly two-decade career in comic book editorial and television development, working for entities such as Marvel, Milkfed Criminal Masterminds, Muse Entertainment, NYC Public Schools, and Ben & Jerry’s. Seeking to apply her professional experience toward scientific communication in comics and beyond, Lauren returned to school. After serving at the U.S. Geological Survey as a geologist, she pursued her graduate studies at the University of Nevada, Reno; earning her MS in geology in 2024. Lauren uses her diverse background on the Good Trouble team as Managing Editor and does her part to entertain, educate, and inspire. When she’s not at her computer, Lauren can be found conducting geophysical surveys in the backcountry of the western U.S.  

Chris Ross | Production & Design Lead

Chris Ross (he/him/his) has been honored with multiple PubWest Book Design Awards for his contributions at Top Shelf, IDW, and Hachette. Additionally, he received an Eisner Award nomination for his work on the late Ed Piskor’s book, WIZZYWIG. Chris has designed books for Jeff Lemire, Eddie Campbell, Alan Moore, Harvey Pekar, and Hunter S. Thompson. Residing in Oregon, he shares his home with his hound Samuel.

Sophie Gatins | Office Manager

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Sophie (she/her) studied theatre performance at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, before heading to Chicago. Professionally, she has managed marketing and customer service for a luxury chocolatier and is currently a Recruiter with a boutique agency where she also leads HR and internal operations. She recently returned to her native Atlanta and joined the Good Trouble team. When she has free time, Sophie loves to dance (she once taught dance fitness classes!), hike, cook, and explore new places. She is also partial to spoiling her golden retriever George.