Working at the crossroads of psychology, labor advocacy, and the performing arts, El Schoepf (they/them) is interested in helping artists who feel alienated or disillusioned by the performing arts industry find their own way through. They have been a clarinetist, free improviser, instrument repairist, therapist, coach, and labor representative with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). They hold degrees in music and counseling psychology from Bucknell University and the University of Baltimore. Schoepf is an Aquarius sun / Pisces moon / Scorpio rising.