Catherine Tansey, business writer and reporter
Catherine Tansey is a business and healthcare writer and reporter. She has close to a decade of experience writing and reporting on small business best practices, emerging technology, market trends, and more. Catherine has several family members who own private practices in mental health services, dentistry, and chiropractics, and she’s seen firsthand the pride and privilege practice owners feel to be able to support their communities.
Bachelor’s degree, professional and technical communications, the University of New Hampshire
Magna Cum Laude Graduation Honors
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