Meet Our Leadership Team
Susan Knoppow
CEO
An accomplished writer and teacher, Susan can turn the most daunting writing challenge into a series of simple steps. She is a poet and essayist who has worked with students, businesses and nonprofits for more than 25 years. 
Kim Lifton
President
Kim has been reporting the news, writing for business and nonprofits, and teaching students how to tell their stories for three decades. Her articles on the college essay and other topics appear in a variety of publications, in print and on the web.
Joe Kane
Senior Writing Coach
A poet and editor, Joe coaches Wow’s college essay and creative writing students. He is also the program director of SLANT, which provides creative writing opportunities for Nashville area teens.