Stacey Leasca

Travel and lifestyle journalist

Stacey Leasca is a freelance journalist and contributing editor specializing in travel and lifestyle content. She currently holds the position of Freelance Contributing Editor, Digital at Food & Wine, where she has been since January 2022. In this role, she is responsible for sourcing, writing, and editing both daily and feature news stories for the publication's website, as well as overseeing digital special projects like the Global Tastemakers Awards.1

Leasca has a diverse background in journalism, having contributed to various well-known publications including Travel + Leisure, Glamour, Men's Health, and BBC Travel. Her freelance career began in 2017, and she has also held positions such as Senior Copy Editor at Expedia and Social Media Editor at the Los Angeles Times.1 2

In terms of education, Leasca earned her Master’s degree from Emerson College and holds dual Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Rhode Island. She is also pursuing a PhD from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, expected to be completed in 2025.1

Her work often includes producing video content and writing newsletters, showcasing her versatility in digital media.1

Experience

Freelance Journalist (2017 - Present), Freelance Contributing Editor at Food & Wine (Jan 2022 - Present), Freelance Contributing Editor at Travel + Leisure (March 2017 - Present)

Senior Copy Editor at Expedia (2020 - April 2023); Adjunct Professor at USC Annenberg School of Communications (2016 - Sept 2021); News Writer at Mic (2017 - 2019); Digital Director at GOOD Magazine (2016 - 2017); Los Angeles Editor at Elite Daily (2015 - 2016); Features Editor at RYOT (Jan 2015 - Sept 2015)

Education

PhD at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2021 - 2025); M.A. at Emerson College (2010 - 2012); B.S. and B.A. at University of Rhode Island (2003 - 2007)