Author Details
Brenda Decker is a senior digital content specialist on the digital marketing team. She is the lead web writer for the College of Engineering and Technology and the College of Natural Sciences.
Brenda is a seasoned writer and editor with experience in journalism, communications and technical writing. She holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University, which led her to roles in editing and writing for Arizona colleges, crafting professional resumes, training documents and developing instructional and technical content for websites. When she’s not writing, Brenda can be found chauffeuring her kids to sporting events and school activities. She also enjoys camping with her family and escaping to Lake Powell for some relaxation.

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