Aleta Burchyski Ward

Aleta Burchyski Ward is a freelance writer and copy editor based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Aleta specializes in the outdoor industry but also has experience in health, wellness, and beauty writing. Aleta has worked as a Copyeditor at Searchlight New Mexico and has a long history with Outside, where they held various roles including Copy Chief, Associate Managing Editor, Senior Copy Editor, and Copy Editor. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate Editor at World War II magazine for Weider History Group, Inc. Aleta also has experience as a publicist at Gryphon House, Inc. and as a Special Sections Editor at The Daily Progress. Aleta started their career as an Editorial Assistant in the research department at Body+Soul magazine.

Aleta Burchyski Ward pursued their undergraduate education at Willamette University from 2003 to 2007. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology. Aleta then furthered their education at Syracuse University from 2007 to 2008, where they earned a Master of Arts degree in magazine, newspaper, and online journalism.