Cecily O'Connor | Freelance Writer & Editor

BIO

Cecily is an energetic and organized writing professional with experience covering personal finance, family, transportation, and technology news. Her extensive journalism skills translate fluidly into content creation for newsletters, feature articles, blogs, and a variety of other marketing platforms. She has a knack for composing clear content that tells a story, imparts information in various styles/brand voices, and connects with readers.

Prior to starting a freelance career, Cecily held full-time reporting and editorial staff positions at several leading financial news publications, including the former CBS MarketWatch and Pensions & Investments. She was selected as a National Press Foundation fellow as part of the "Retirement Issues in the 21st Century" program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis.

Cecily lives in Marin County with her husband and two teenage children.