Maya Afilalo holds over 10 years of professional experience in writing, communications, and research, which she leverages to provide accurate and reliable information to empower consumers. In addition to overseeing content production, Maya has herself written many articles on auto insurance costs, company comparisons, state laws and requirements, and other topics. She is committed to helping consumers navigate the complex world of car insurance with clarity and confidence. Maya holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s from North Carolina State University.

Jonathan Bloom is a writer at AutoInsurance.com. Before joining AIC, he worked at the SEO company Conductor as a customer insights manager. He is a graduate of the BT Global Services Business Development and Client Services Program as well as the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude. Aside from writing and analyzing auto insurance-related data, Jonathan is earning his Master of Science in Design & Urban Ecologies at The New School at Parsons School of Design.

As a freelance journalist with more than two decades of experience, Sarah Hamaker has covered auto insurance, restaurant and convenience store industries, women in real estate, staffing/HR issues, parenting topics, and more. Sarah’s articles have appeared in a variety of publications and websites, including the Washington Post, NACS Magazine, and CREW Network. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications with a journalism emphasis and a Master of Arts in language and linguistics from Marymount University.

Beth Klongpayabal is the Research Analytics Lead at AutoInsurance.com.

She handles the data from thousands of local auto insurance agents, analyzing and synthesizing it to make it the most useful for our readers. Beth creates data-driven content on the auto insurance market, accident statistics, and the costs of personal auto insurance.

Tracy S. Lee holds over 10 years of professional experience in writing, research, and storytelling for brands and individuals. She understands that the world of auto insurance can feel intimidating, like learning a new language, and she is committed to empowering consumers to ask more questions and to find the best protection and coverage to suit their specific needs. Tracy received a B.A. in Creative Writing at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Studies.

Laura Mondragón is an editor and journalist with nearly 20 years of experience in consumer and business media, where she specializes in upholding high standards for clear, informative and rigorously fact-checked content.

At AutoInsurance.com, she puts herself in drivers' shoes to ensure that recommendations are accessible, helpful and grounded in strict standards for editorial integrity and data accuracy.

Amanda Mushro is a writer and video content creator at AutoInsurance.com, where she produces consumer-focused insurance and financial content that’s data-grounded and accessible.

Amanda has built a diverse career as a writer, on-air personality, and digital content creator — spanning parenting, home, lifestyle, finance, and consumer advice. Her expertise includes not only writing and reporting, but also producing video segments, DIY guides, life hacks, and consumer-focused storytelling for a national audience.
In addition to her work with AutoInsurance.com, Amanda is a frequent contributor to lifestyle and parenting platforms and content networks.

Jacqueline Quach holds years of experience in content writing, blogging, and copywriting, and has a professional background in user experience design, helping clients and businesses develop their content strategy. Jacqueline writes for multiple brands and websites, empowering customers in their purchase process through content. She also contributes to Savings.com and has written for Angi and SeniorLiving.org. Her work has been featured on MSN.com and Dayspa Magazine. Jacqueline holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Natalie is a seasoned writer and contributor to AutoInsurance.com, where she specializes in actionable, research-backed guides for drivers shopping for auto insurance carriers and different coverage options.

Kate Romain combines her dedication to research with her love for writing and communications to deliver informative, comprehensive articles for those exploring insurance options. Her years of professional experience in writing and communications have well-equipped her to assist customers get the information they need to make smart insurance choices. Kate has also written for GigWolf, Boston Medical Center, and non-profit Writers Without Margins. She holds a BA in History and Politics and an MA in Creative Writing, both from the University of East Anglia.

Gayle has written several articles for AutoInsurance.com, including guides to cheap auto insurance in Atlanta and Sacramento. Her work has appeared on various personal finance, banking and business sites, including (most frequently) the consumer blog for Experian. She’s also written for a number of magazines, including Entrepreneur, Independent Business, Fit Pregnancy, Men’s Fitness and Shape.

Erin Gobler has written about many finance topics including car insurance as well as mortgages, loans, taxes, and investing. Erin has been published in Forbes NextAdvisor, The Balance, and Fox Business. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has been a freelance writer for over three years.

Kimberlee Leonard is a writer at AutoInsurance.com as well as a former State Farm agent licensed in the state of California. For six years, she helped people and businesses protect themselves and their assets. Kimberlee has also written about insurance for Fit Small Business in more than 100 articles. Since then, she has edited for the finance website Investopedia and outlets like Business.com, Forbes, and Seeking Alpha. Kimberlee is also the founder of Centsible Money, a website that answers insurance and other finance-related questions.

Monica Luhar is a Staff Writer at AutoInsurance.com. Outlets such as VICE, NBC News, Yahoo! News, AOL, and LA Weekly have published her work. Monica has also written about life and travel insurance for older adults on The Senior List. She graduated from the University of California Irvine with a degree in Literary Journalism.

Ali Saleh is a copywriter with nearly 10 years of experience in content writing, editing, and journalism. Ali’s work has been featured on a number of notable sites and publications, including MSN, Business.com’s award-winning newsletter, and Groove Korea, South Korea’s largest English-print magazine. Today, he writes for dozens of brands, providing expert guides and informative articles on auto insurance, healthcare, recruiting technology, business, and more. Ali holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from North Carolina State University.

Nicole Urbanowicz is a writer at AutoInsurance.com. Previously, she has created personal finance and insurance-related content for Business.com as well as articles for FN Magazine and The Wall Street Journal’s Marketplace and Personal Journal sections. Nicole earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Boston University College of Communications and her Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University, where she received the Dean’s List Academic Achievement Award. Finally, Nicole is certified in life, accident, and health insurance with the New York State Department of Financial Services.

A seasoned journalist and content strategist with over 10 years of editorial experience in digital media, Aliza Vigderman has written and edited hundreds of articles on the site, covering everything from plan coverages to discounts to state laws. Previously, she was a senior editor and industry analyst at the home and digital security website Security.org, previously called Security Baron. She has also contributed to The Huffington Post, SquareFoot, and Degreed. Aliza studied journalism at Brandeis University.