The Voonky editorial team has extensive industry experience and we are as passionate about our homes and home projects as our readers.
Our Team
Meet Our Team
Stephani
Stephani (she/her) serves as the Executive Director of Strategy and Operations at Voonky.com, where she conducts comprehensive research, testing, and analysis of fabric-based products spanning sheets, mattresses, towels, pillows, fitness apparel, and other clothing items. In her role as Content Director, Stephani diligently assesses new mattresses on a weekly basis, contributing to the creation of curated comparisons, best-of pages, and video guides for the website. With a meticulous approach, she has refined her methodology through hands-on testing of over 100 different mattresses. This extensive experience not only allows her to discern the unique characteristics of each bed but also enables her to provide valuable context within the broader bed-in-a-box market.
Emma Sandel
Emma holds the position of Senior Editor at Voonky.com, where her enduring interest in sleep health and its interconnectedness with overall wellness comes to fruition. As a seasoned professional and a Certified Sleep Science Coach, Emma is dedicated to guiding individuals toward achieving optimal sleep quality, empowering them to lead their best lives. Beyond her editorial responsibilities, where she diligently crafts insightful reviews, Emma also shares her expertise on sleep through her TikTok account.
Candace Osmond
Candace Osmond has been a member of the Slumber Yard team for three years and counting, and her resume includes hundreds of sleep-related articles from mattress review products to helpful blogs containing sleep tips, news, how-to guides, and more. She considers herself a bed, pillow, and topper expert, and knows her way around the bed-in-a-box mattress industry.
William Smith
William brings over three years of experience to his role as the Lead Reviewer at Voonky.com, specializing in mattresses, bedding, and sleep accessories.
His extensive tenure with the organization has seen him meticulously review and assess more than 100 mattresses. Complementing his hands-on expertise, William has authored over 150 articles delving into the intricacies of sleep quality, sleep products, and overall sleep health. His comprehensive coverage spans diverse topics, ranging from the influence of technology on sleep quality to the intersection of sleep and cardiovascular health. Of particular interest to William is exploring the correlation between proper sleep and mental health.