Elizabeth Boyd is a freelance writer who enjoys helping people understand complex subjects through her online content. She has a diverse employment history, working as a paralegal, real estate associate, English tutor, and material control government contractor in the past. She has also lived abroad and traveled extensively due to her military family background.
She segued from paralegal work to writing in 2008 when she assumed the role of Associate Editor for Wickstom Publishing in Denver, CO. Since then, Elizabeth has developed an expansive writing portfolio crafting content for many industries on numerous topics.
Elizabeth studied journalism at the University of Maryland, Munich Campus, Germany, and earned her AA in paralegal studies from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs.
Elizabeth enjoys reading, cooking, singing, traveling, watching TV, and spending time with family in her free time.
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