Katie Morell is a veteran writer and editor living in San Francisco. She specializes in business, travel, human interest and social justice topics as well as breaking news. 

Her work has appeared in USA TODAY, Hemispheres, Crain's Chicago Business, The Writer, American Express OPEN Forum, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Chicago Tribune, and many other outlets.

She also works with corporate clients to produce copy for websites, newsletters and marketing materials. When not traveling on assignment or working on her next project, Katie writes regularly on her blog. Check out her most recent musings.