Casey Quackenbush is a New York-based journalist, writer, and founder of Contra Post, a newsletter chronicling her road trip throughout contemporary America. With a Bachelor of Arts in History and Journalism from the University of Pennsylvania, Casey began her journalism career in Hong Kong, where she reported on politics, culture, and social issues across the Asia-Pacific region for Time Magazine. Some of Casey's most influential stories include co-writing the first profile of New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern following her election and exploring the impact of drought on Australian farmers battling climate change. Since turning freelance, Casey's work has appeared in several respected publications, such as Al Jazeera, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She is also interested in radio and TV appearances and public speaking engagements. Visit her website at caseyquackenbush.com for more information.