Taimi Experts

Angelika Koch

MCLC, CRC, Relationships and Break-Up Expert

Angelika is a Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Relationship Coach, and Certified Meditation Instructor. She has been on numerous podcasts all over the world and is the author of the popular book "The Asshole Pandemic: A Field Guide To ID'ing, Deleting, and Healing From Toxic Relationships." She is also a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Edward Reese

137 articles published by this author

Edward has worked in LGBTIQ+ NGOs since 2019, took part in various international trans* conferences and created a series of lectures about queer theory and nonbinary identities for beginners. He’s a prominent LGBTIQ Tiktok educational blogger, awarded as a Best Queer Blogger in 2021. In 2023 he took part in the UN Trans Advocacy Week as part of TGEU delegation, and was one of the authors of the speech in the interactive dialog with Independent Expert on SOGI Victor Madrigal Borlos. Later that year he was one of the World Innovators in Human Rights Campaign Summit.

Melissa Fabello

Sex & Relationships Expert, PhD
Dr. Melissa A. Fabello is a coach, educator, and writer whose work focuses on the politics of interpersonal relationships. Her areas of expertise include queer identity, non-monogamy, intimate partner violence, attachment, heartbreak, and more. She holds a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies and is a board-certified relationship coach.
Dr. Melissa is a sex and relationships educator who uses her backgrounds in educational theory, developmental psychology, holistic life coaching, and sexuality research to help you be in the right relationship to yourself and others. In her one-on-one coaching work, she helps you clarify your values, own your truth, and build new relational skills. As a queer femme, she believes deeply in the power of community care, which is what her work is rooted in.

Wildilisa Moronta

Sex & Relationships Expert
Licensed psychotherapist (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, LP)
Wildilisa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and certified sex therapist based in New York City, proudly born and raised in Queens. As a Dominican American, bisexual demigirl, and boy mom, she brings a culturally grounded and inclusive lens to her work.
She specializes in helping individuals and couples improve their communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and feel more empowered in their sex lives. Whether you’re navigating sexual dysfunction, identity, or relationship challenges, she creates a warm, affirming space to explore it all — with humor, honesty, and heart.

Abby J

2 articles published by this author

Abby has four years of experience in care coordination for disabled adults and has contributed to developing three medical startups focused on expanding healthcare access for low-income, uninsured, and disabled populations. For the past seven years, Abby has navigated the transgender healthcare landscape alongside her husband. Her passion lies in helping transgender individuals access comprehensive care through creative problem-solving and supportive advocacy, ensuring they receive the affirming healthcare they deserve.

Alan Schin

566 articles published by this author

Alan Schin (he/him/his) is the Chief Editor at Taimi. He wears several hats daily as a writer, editor, blogger, and content contributor. He began his university studies as a Psychology student but found his passion in Advanced Communication Studies. Alan loves having the opportunity to write and help our content team shine. According to Alan, his education helps him to understand the dynamics behind dating and socialization better. When he isn’t busy with Taimi, Alan works on his first novel, a sci-fi thriller, and creates works of art in his ceramics studio.

Madison Hamilton

1 articles published by this author

Madison Hamilton is the Director of Communications at FOLX Health, the largest LGBTQIA+ healthcare organization in the country. Her previous work spans political communications, inclusive education advocacy, and movement-building at the intersection of gender, racial, and LGBTQIA+ justice — from Capitol Hill to classrooms to nationwide campaigns.

Zanah Thirus

3 articles published by this author

Zanah channels her passion for storytelling into writing, directing, blogging, and photography, sparking bold conversations around often-taboo topics. Her narratives are designed to provoke thought, inspire change, and challenge societal norms.
Her internationally awarded work includes award winning films tackling subjects like the orgasm gap, sexual trauma recovery, and intersectional feminism. In 2025, Zanah is partnering with Taimi to author blogs and co-produce a fiction podcast surrounding asexual identity.