Melissa Daniels has written for numerous publications including the Associated Press, Law360, The Desert Sun, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and many more. A former waitress, bridal gown sales consultant and freelance social media strategist, Melissa has published thousands of stories over the years examining politics, economics, business and social justice. She has a master's degree in digital audience strategies from Arizona State University and a bachelor's in newspaper journalism from Syracuse University. She grew up in Rochester, New York and now lives in southern California.