Chanelle Bessette

Chanelle Bessette is an experienced writer and content strategist specializing in banking and personal finance. Currently serving as the Banking Lead Writer and Content Strategist at NerdWallet since June 2017, Chanelle evaluates banking products and writes extensively on checking accounts and cash management. Previously, Chanelle held positions at MoneyGeek.com as a Personal Finance Content Editor, where webpage content production was driven, and at the Reno Gazette-Journal, covering news and investigative reports. Additional experience includes contributions to Forbes and Fortune Magazine, focusing on technology trends, as well as an internship at Wendoh Media. Chanelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno.