Kendra Y. Applewhite

Kendra Y. Applewhite, MFA, is an experienced editorial professional currently serving as the Managing Editor at AABB since November 2022. Kendra has held the position of Associate Editor at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons since January 2016 and has previously worked as a Content Manager/Copywriter at Freshly Baked Communications from February 2015 to December 2016. Kendra's background includes a role as a Senior Writer for the Emergency Nurses Association, where responsibilities spanned article writing, event coverage, and content development for health and wellness topics. Kendra began freelance writing for SheKnows Media in January 2010, focusing on various lifestyle topics, and served as an Online Editor for Career Education Corporation from May 2009 to May 2011. Kendra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, both from Columbia College Chicago.