Malecia Walker

Malecia (El-Amin) Walker is a seasoned editor with extensive experience in various editorial roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Copy Editor at Everyday Health and a Digital Copy Editor at Lonely Planet, Malecia focuses on editing medically reviewed articles and travel features, respectively, with a commitment to accessibility and style. Previous positions include Editor at Dragonfly Editorial, where work involved editing proposals and reports for large nonprofits, and a senior editorial role at The Appeal. Malecia's background also includes significant experience at Toptal and The New York Times, where editing work spanned diverse topics from finance to breaking news. An accomplished freelance editor and writer since 2011, Malecia has collaborated with numerous publications and organizations, demonstrating a strong foundation in journalism and communication arts, backed by a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.