Vikki Velasquez Follow LinkedIn Lives In Richmond, VA Education Virginia Commonwealth University Expertise research food tours Vikki Velasquez is a copy editor with expertise in research. Born overseas, Vikki is a global traveler who knows how to pack light and loves a good food tour. Experience Fact-checking for DotDashMeredith since 2020 on various verticals, including The Balance, Investopedia, Brydie, Tripsavvy, and Simply Receipes to name a fewFreelanced as a proofreader and copy editor on a variety of subject matter, from finance to gardening to travelPreviously, while working for a nonprofit leadership organization, conducted research for presentations, publications, and educational programming on public policy topics like early childhood education, wealth inequality, and leadership theory Education Vikki Velasquez earned her bachelor's degree in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies with a minor in Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. She previously earned her associate's degree from Richard Bland College in Petersburg, VA, with a focus on biology. About TripSavvy and Dotdash Meredith TripSavvy, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a travel site written by real experts, not anonymous reviewers. You’ll find that our 20-year-strong library of more than 30,000 articles will make you a savvy traveler—showing you how to book a hotel the whole family will love, where to find the best bagel in New York City, and how to skip the lines at theme parks. We give you the confidence to spend your vacation actually vacationing, not fumbling with a guidebook or second-guessing yourself. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.