Carissa Rawson

Carissa Rawson is an accomplished freelance writer with extensive experience in the finance and travel sectors, currently contributing to several reputable publications including Santander, Investopedia, USA TODAY, NerdWallet, Upgraded Points, Business Insider, The Balance, and Forbes since 2020. Previously, Carissa served as a Points Miles and Deals Reporter at The Points Guy, where timely and concise reporting was paramount. Prior to this writing career, Carissa held an Associate Project Manager position at Appen, overseeing data management projects. Academically, Carissa holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Science in Advanced Arabic from The University of Edinburgh, a Master’s in Creative Writing from National University, a Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University, and a Bachelor's in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from American Military University.