Maggie Mertens is a talented writer and journalist with a passion for exploring issues related to gender, sport, and culture. She has contributed to a wide range of reputable publications, including The Atlantic, Glamour, The Guardian, Deadspin, The Cut, VICE, ESPNw, Pacific Standard, Refinery29, and Creative Nonfiction. With a background in English Literature and Italian Studies from Smith College, she went on to earn an M.F.A. in Creative-Nonfiction Writing from The New School. She is highly skilled in longform reporting and newsletters, having co-founded Bitterroot Magazine as the Managing Editor. She has also worked as a Special Projects Assistant at Glamour, a Web Producer at Bloomberg Government, an Editorial Intern/Contributor at Kaiser Health News, a Digital News Intern for the Science Desk at National Public Radio, an Editorial Intern/Contributor at the Daily Hampshire Gazette, and an Editorial Intern/Contributor at Seattle Weekly. Maggie Mertens is readily available for writing and editing assignments and welcomes all inquiries.