Drew Filipski (he/him/his) is a freelance writer and journalist with a passion for music journalism, travel experiences, queer-centered narratives, LGBTQ+ issues, and uplifting marginalized voices. An Ohio native, Drew is currently pursuing a major in journalism as part of the Carr Van Anda Program (B.S.J.) and a minor in marketing at Ohio University. Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, he has lived and worked in both New York City and Los Angeles but currently resides in his hometown of Cleveland.

Drew was selected as a scholar for NLGJA’s 2024 CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project and as a mentee for the inaugural Visit Greater Palm Springs Meet the Mentors program. His work has appeared in Signal Tribune, The Buckeye Flame, INTO, and Queerty.