Erica Jackson Curran Title: Freelance Writer, Freelance Editor Education: University of Mary Washington Location: Richmond, Virginia Expertise: Travel, Food, Design, Health, Real Estate Erica Jackson Curran is a full-time freelance writer and editor based in Richmond, Virginia. She has more than 15 years of experience covering topics ranging from travel and food to design, real estate, and health. Erica has been published in Parents, National Geographic, The Washington Post, Wine Enthusiast, Lonely Planet, and more. When she's not typing away in her home office, Erica stays busy caring for her son Oliver, tackling DIY projects in her 1905 Victorian home, and planning her family's next big adventure. Experience Erica began her editorial career as an editor at an alt-weekly newspaper in Charleston, South Carolina. Since then, she's taken on editor roles at a Boston-based travel guide, a bridal magazine, and a content marketing agency. She took the leap into full-time freelancing after having her son in 2016 and has been writing and editing for a wide range of publications and businesses ever since. Education Erica received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Mary Washington. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.