Elissa Garay Title: Freelance writer Education: State University of New York at New Paltz, New York University, Harvard University Location: Kingston, New York Elissa Garay is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has appeared on numerous sites, including CNN, BBC, MSN, HuffPost, and USA Today. Elissa focuses on travel and lifestyle writing. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.