Joel Gonzalez

Joel Gonzalez is a writer who lives in San Francisco. He graduated with an M.F.A. from San Francisco State University. He is currently a Union Organizer for the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. He has been published in Zaum magazine. Joel can be found performing at open-mics around the North Bay. Has been a feature on Just Chugged 4 Beers, Patron of Saints and Literary Speakeasy. Joel enjoys sitting on the couch as well as waking up at 5 a.m. for a run.

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updated: 01/29/2026