Johnnie Mazzocco is a storyteller, filmmaker, research artist, and editor. Those who know her well call her a cosmic lightning rod, shape shifter, button pusher, and quiet storm.

She was born in Illinois and made a long, slow progression to the west coast via Colorado and Texas. She has lived in Oregon since 1988. Other jobs she has held are secretary, hairdresser, drill press operator, landscaper, bartender (still dabbles in this), and mother (still is - always will be).