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Su Clauson-Wicker is the author of two travel books and the former editor of Virginia Tech magazine. Her articles have appeared in The Washington Post and other publications. She lives in Blacksburg.
Jay Conley has been a reporter for newspapers including The Roanoke Times, a staff writer for Randolph College in Lynchburg, and a writer for national publications such as U.S. News & World Report.
Rachael Garrity is a Radford-based writer, editor, and book designer. She is also active in the community, contributing time to the WVTF Friends Council and other organizations.
Carilion Clinic living is produced by strategic development: Vice President Shirley Holland Senior director, marketing Mike Dame BRAND MANAGER Linda Staley Editor Maureen Robb LEAD DESIGNER David Porter DESIGNER Taryn Anderson Contributing Writers Karen Doss Bowman, Allison Buth, Su Clauson-Wicker, Jay Conley, Rachael Garrity, Otesa Middleton Miles, Dan Smith, Erica Stacy, Randolph Walker, Alison Weaver PhotographerS Darryle Arnold, Jared Ladia
Dan Smith is an award-winning journalist and photographer, an essayist on public radio, and a member of the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame. He is the author of a novel and several nonfiction books.
Randolph Walker is a writer and musician in Roanoke. Formerly a staff writer with The Roanoke Times, his work has appeared in many publications including Virginia Living, Valley Business Front, and The Roanoker.
Alison Weaver is a freelance writer based in Roanoke. Her work has appeared in Valley Business Front, The Roanoke Times, Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Redbook, and Seventeen magazine.
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