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Meet the Editorial Team
The editorial team is managed by Katie Parsons, editor of The Prep. Read more about her below.
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Assistant Editor
Brent LeBlanc is a multifaceted creative marketer with a diverse career in storytelling. A professional voiceover artist, he has lent his voice to national and global companies across various commercial and creative projects. LeBlanc also serves as recurring talent in live TV membership drives for Chicago PBS and provides freelance creative services for a range of companies, including Ubisoft. He lives in Chicago with his partner and their two cats.
Expert Contributor
Julien Perry is a Seattle-based food and lifestyle writer and editor with more than 20 years' worth of bylines. Her work has been featured nationally in Eater, Food & Wine and Food Network. She's the author of three cookbooks and is currently working on her third.
Attn: Freelance Writers
We are looking for freelance writers!
Are you a freelancer who knows the restaurant industry? Send an email to Katie at editor@theprep.co with your resume and recent clips related to restaurants.