Caryl Espinoza Jaen is a writer, editor, and journalist. His writing has appeared in various outlets including Vulture, Resident Advisor, and INDY Week. He graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in 2023, where he received an M.A. in arts and culture reporting. He has also worked as a copy editor and fact checker for literary journals, nonfiction authors, and private clients. 
Espinoza Jaen lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he currently works as a freelancer.