Joelle Y. Jean, FNP-C, BSN, RN, has been a nurse for more than 10 years and family nurse practitioner for over three years. She has a background in pediatric emergency room, labor and delivery, and primary care medicine. Her passion for the nursing profession and writing led her to her current role as a senior writer. She and her talented team are dedicated to delivering educational content to readers interested in the field of nursing.

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<li>Expertise: Family practice, pediatrics, labor and delivery nursing, primary care, registered nursing</li>
<li>Education: MSN, Long Island University; BSN New York University; BA English, Boston College</li>
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Writer

Joelle Y. Jean, FNP-C, BSN, RN

Laila Abdalla, Ph.D., is a retired dean of arts and humanities and former English professor who taught undergraduate and graduate literature and writing courses for 20+ years. She is also a professional editor and academic coach. Abdalla devotes her time, teaching, leadership, and career to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Above all, she is committed to the complete experience of her clients and students, raising awareness of BIPOC issues in language, community, and culture. She leads with equity in management, is committed to nonprofit volunteering, and continues to develop her own understandings of these complex issues — both professionally and in her lived experiences.

Abdalla is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

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<li>Expertise: Anti-Bias, language analysis, higher education institution management</li>
<li>Education: Ph.D., McGill University; MA, McGill University; BA, McGill University</li>
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Reviewer

Laila Abdalla, Ph.D.

Courtnee James is an editor who is passionate about researching and visualizing data to communicate complex healthcare concepts in their simplest form. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and media from the University of Michigan.

Courtnee currently resides in Atlanta.

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<li>Education: BA Communication and Media, University of Michigan</li>
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Editor

Courtnee James

Scott Harris has worked as a writer and editor for nearly 25 years, including more than 15 years covering healthcare and higher education. He is a senior editor with Red Ventures. He occasionally writes an article because he can&#8217;t help himself. In his spare time, Scott is a published fiction author and freelance writer. He lives in Frederick, Maryland, about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. He has two daughters and a penchant for making them do environmental volunteer work with him.

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<li>Expertise: Healthcare, nursing, higher education, science, sports</li>
<li>Education: BA Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park</li>
<li>Media Mentions: CNN.com, Chicago Tribune, PBS, Vice Media, Turner Sports, MedPage Today, Healthline, Penn Medicine Magazine, DCist</li>
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Scott Harris

Janelle Cox is a seasoned freelance writer specializing in education, mental health, and health and wellness. She holds an MS and BA in education and a minor in human behavior and interactions from Buffalo State University. Janelle combines her educational background with her passion for helping others to provide insightful and engaging content that makes complex topics easy to understand. 

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<li>Expertise: Education, Mental Health, Health and Wellness</li>
<li>Education: MS and BA in Education, Buffalo State University</li>
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Janelle Cox

Melissa Bronstein, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and psychotherapist. Melissa has a virtual private practice in Massachusetts where she specializes in supporting high-achieving young professionals with anxiety and chronic health conditions. Melissa holds an MSW in advanced clinical practice from Columbia University and a BA in gender and sexuality studies from Tulane University. She is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). 

Melissa has over a decade of experience working within the mental health field. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a mental health content reviewer, writer, and clinical consultant, working to expand quality access to mental health care and wellness. 

Bronstein is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

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<li>Expertise: Social Work, Mental Health Counseling</li>
<li>Education: MSW in Advanced Clinical Practice, Columbia University; BA in Gender and Sexuality Studies, Tulane University</li>
<li>Professional Affiliations: National Association of Social Workers</li>
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Melissa Bronstein, LICSW

As SocialWorkGuide&#8217;s managing editor, Katie Nelson oversees the site&#8217;s content production. She has over a decade of content creation experience and has focused on education content for the past five years. She is committed to creating quality resources that connect readers &mdash; including future nurses &mdash; to their educational and career goals.

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<li>Education: BA Journalism</li>
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Katie Nelson

Diana edits SocialWorkGuide articles to ensure information is accurate and current. She has over seven years of experience editing and writing content across various industries, from health and nursing to education and engineering. When she&#8217;s not in front of her laptop, Diana enjoys reading and exploring the lush forests and windy coastlines of the Pacific Northwest.

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<li>Education: BA English, University of Washington</li>
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Diana Zaremba

Jennifer Cuellar is a managing editor at BestColleges and oversees content around college rankings and careers. She has previously worked with TheBestSchools, Lantern, Expedia, Travelocity, Quicken, and Mint as a writer, editor, and content strategist. Her work has contributed to three American Advertising Awards, two Stevie Awards, and one Bernay&#8217;s Award. Some of her content has also been featured on nightly news segments and radio shows.

She graduated from Arizona State University with an English literature degree.

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<li>Education: BA English Literature, Arizona State University</li>
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Jennifer Cuellar

Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in child and family therapy with a passion for bibliotherapy. She earned a master&#8217;s in social work degree with a focus on interpersonal practice and mental health from the University of Michigan. She has since worked with hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and outpatient clinics to provide mental health services to individuals and families from a social work perspective. As a writer, her motto is, &#8220;Write for good: Making a difference, one word at a time.&#8221;

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<li>Expertise: Social work</li>
<li>Education: MSW, University of Michigan</li>
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Heather Artushin

James M. Tobin is a writer, researcher, and editor specializing in student reference and academic research materials related to business, finance, law, technology, and the humanities. He began his professional career in editorial services in 2001 and holds MFA, BFA, and BA degrees in creative writing, journalism, and English literature with an emphasis on research methods.

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<li>Expertise: Business, finance, law, technology, the humanities</li>
<li>Education: MFA Creative Writing; BFA Journalism; BA English Literature</li>
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James M. Tobin

N. Susan Emeagwali is a freelance writer specializing in STEM programs, workforce development, and psychological science. A fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts in the United Kingdom, she began her career in newspapers as a journalist before transitioning to magazine writing/editing and online content development.

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<li>Expertise: STEM, workforce development, psychological science </li>
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N. Susan Emeagwali

Natasha Albatrosov is a crisis counselor on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. She has over six years of experience serving individuals with dual diagnoses in inpatient settings and via phone. Natasha has a postmaster’s certification in online teaching in psychology from Walden University, a master’s degree in psychology from Walden University, and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida.

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<li>Expertise: Crisis counseling, psychology </li>
<li>Education: MS Psychology, Walden University; BS Psychology, University of Central Florida</li>
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Natasha Albatrosov

Nalea J. Ko has worked as a journalist in Hawai&#8217;i, Los Angeles, and New York. She&#8217;s covered everything from technology and education to news and entertainment. She focuses on nursing for NurseJournal. Nalea received her bachelor&#8217;s degree in journalism from the University of Mānoa at Hawai&#8217;i and her MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College.

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<li>Education: MFA, Brooklyn College; BA Journalism, University of Hawai&#8217;i at Mānoa</li>
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Nalea Ko

Kasia Kovacs writes on a variety of higher education topics for BestColleges, NurseJournal, and SocialWorkGuide. With a master&#8217;s in journalism and a background in newspapers, she also freelances as a news reporter and copywriter.

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<li>Education: MS Investigative Reporting, University of Missouri; BA English Literature and Critical Theory, William Jewell College</li>
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Kasia Kovacs

Janice Monti&#8217;s extensive publication record spans social science, popular culture, and race. After earning her Ph.D. from Carleton University, she taught sociology at Dominican University for over 30 years, where she held the Distinguished Service Professor title for her continuous record of scholarship, innovative teaching, and faculty leadership. The university awarded her the honorary designation of Professor Emerita upon her retirement in 2017.

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<li>Education: Ph.D, Carleton University</li>
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Janice Monti, Ph.D.

Maura Deering&#8217;s writing has received silver medals from Parenting Publications of America and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. She earned a BA in English (creative writing) and anthropology from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. She recently retired from a 15-year career as an attorney.

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<li>Expertise: English, creative writing, law</li>
<li>Education: BA English and BA Anthropology, University of Washington; JD, University of the Pacific&#8217;s McGeorge School of Law</li>
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Maura Deering, J.D.

An award-winning historian and writer, Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D., has published multiple scholarly articles and a book with the University of Chicago Press. She currently works as a writer and consultant. She holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure as a history professor at the University of Louisville. 

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<li>Expertise: History</li>
<li>Education: Ph.D. History, Northwestern University </li>
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Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

For more than six years, Doug Wintemute has helped current and prospective students make the most of their educational research. He has written resource and career guides for many sectors, including business, information technology, and healthcare. He has also written extensively on scholarships, career development, and professional certifications, along with diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and in the workforce. 

In addition to Accounting.com, OnlineMBA.com, CyberDegrees.org, and ComputerScience.org, Doug has written for BestColleges.com, BestSchools.org, and ZDNET. He holds an MA and a BA in English from York University in Toronto.

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<li>Expertise: Higher learning</li>
<li>Education: MA English and BA English, York University</li>
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Doug Wintemute

Ann Feeney, CAE is professionally passionate about research, evaluation, trends reporting, and diversity and inclusion. A certified association executive, Ann has nearly 20 years of experience in health-related associations as a strategist, data analyst, information scientist, and content creator. She believes in using data analytics to inform robust decisions that hold up in even the most uncertain times.

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<li>Expertise: Data analyst, information scientist</li>
<li>Education: Dominican University, Carleton College</li>
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Ann Feeney

Evan Thompson is an education and careers writer with BestColleges. He was previously a journalist with bylines in the Seattle Times, Tacoma News Tribune, and Everett Herald. His beats have included education, sports, business, outdoors, and lifestyles. He has a BA in communication and a specialization in digital journalism from Central Washington University.

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<li>Education: BA Communication: Digital Journalism Specialization, Central Washington University</li>
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Evan Thompson

Rebecca Munday joins SocialWorkGuide after serving as editor-in-chief for The George-Anne Inkwell at Georgia Southern University. She&#8217;s never met a type of writing she didn&#8217;t enjoy, and is especially passionate about making healthcare understandable for all readers. Rebecca graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Writing and Linguistics.

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<li>Education: BA Writing and Linguistics, Georgia Southern University</li>
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Rebecca Munday

Joey Morris is an editor for SocialWorkGuide who is passionate about researching and visualizing data to communicate complex concepts in their simplest form. He earned a bachelor&#8217;s degree in information communication technology from Florida State University.

Joey currently resides in Seattle.

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<li>Education: BS Information Communication Technology, Florida State University</li>
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Joey Morris

Victoria Hudgeons is a professional education writer and editor for SocialWorkGuide. She&#8217;s committed to making higher education and career exploration easier to navigate. Her work has been featured on BestColleges, the University of Houston-Victoria Newswire, and more publications. She holds a bachelor of arts in English with a creative writing concentration and minor in music.

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<li>Education: BA English, Texas State University</li>
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