Allena Tapia

Allena Tapia is a seasoned freelance writer, editor, and translator with more than seven years of industry experience.

Her specialities include a strong and engaging voice, high-interest stories, simplifying complex texts for audiences, fast production of publish-ready copy, positive editorial relationships, handling volume projects, print and online publishing, fact-checking, research, and proficiency in various style guides like AP, APA, and Chicago (CMS 16).

She is well-versed in content management systems such as Wordpress and Typepad, and has a keen understanding of SEO/SEM/Keywords, XML, text localization, and Spanish translation.

Her diverse background encompasses classroom teaching experience from K-12 to college level, familiarity with common core standards, and expertise in curriculum alignment.

Allena has pursued higher education at Michigan State University, studying Critical Studies in Literacy & Pedagogy in the Department of Writing at the master's level, and earning a Bachelor's Degree in English with a focus on Spanish and Education.

Throughout her career, she has held roles at various prominent organizations, including Progress Michigan as a Freelance Contractor for writing, Kirkus Media as a Book Reviewer, The Huffington Post as a HuffPo Blogger, About.com as a Channel Writer/Guide, GardenWall Publications as a Communications Consultant, Adelante Magazine as a Managing Editor and Columnist, Michigan State University as an Instructor with UPward Bound, Lansing Community College as an Adjunct Faculty Member at East Campus, and WOW! Women on Writing as a Freelance Contributor/Intermittent.

With a rich and diverse professional background, Allena Tapia continues to excel in the realms of writing, editing, translating, and education.