Senior Editor, Special Projects at Business Insider
New York, New York, United States
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About
Brea is an award-winning journalist who has covered a wide range of topics, including culture, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, sustainability, technology, and business. While she has extensive experience covering breaking news, quick hits, and real-time events, her true loves are feature writing and editing, particularly in the entertainment, culture, and fashion spaces. Her editorial appetite and repertoire are informed by her natural eagerness to spotlight inspiring creatives and explore social consciousness through compelling stories.
Experience
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Business Insider
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Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
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POPSUGAR
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Vox Magazine
Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree Journalism, Magazine Editing
Activities and Societies: National Association of Black Journalists, Association of Textile and Apparel Management
Minor: Textile and Apparel Management
Honors & Awards
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Anthem Award — Winner
The Webby Awards
Category: Sustainability, Environment & Climate
Sub-category: Special Projects
My roles: Project Editor, Reporter, and Manager -
ASME National Magazine Award — Finalist
American Society of Magazine Editors
Category: Lifestyle Journalism
My role: Co-editor
Feature: 259 LGBTQ characters in cartoons that bust the myth that kids can't handle inclusion -
National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award — Winner
LA Press Club
Category: Best Multimedia Package
My role: Co-editor
Feature: 259 LGBTQ characters in cartoons that bust the myth that kids can't handle inclusion -
Missouri Press Association 2017 Award — Finalist
Missouri Press Association
Category: Best Story About Religion
My role: Reporter
Feature: Sacred Heart's Father Doyle defies the image of a traditional priest
Organizations
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National Association of Black Journalists
Member
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Association of Textile and Apparel Management
Member, Blog Editor
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T.H.I.N.K. Together
Volunteer, Yearbook Instructor, Advisor
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