Angela J.

Angela J. is a seasoned writer and marketing professional with extensive experience in lifestyle journalism and advertising. Currently serving as a Senior Writer for The Root since February 2022, Angela J. specializes in crafting daily content that includes breaking news, long-form articles, and investigations, all while focusing on SEO optimization. Over a decade of freelance writing experience prior to this role includes contributions to well-known publications such as Parenting and The Daily Beast, emphasizing expertise in parenting and lifestyle topics. Angela J.'s earlier career includes significant achievements in advertising sales and marketing with Lifetime Networks, where important distribution agreements and strategic promotions were developed. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Social Media Marketing certificate from Pratt Institute, and certification as a Registered Yoga Teacher.