Cherisse Harris Education: Western Connecticut State University , University of Bridgeport Location: Bridgeport, CT Expertise: Weddings, Parenting, Psychology A meticulous researcher and editor, Cherisse Harris enjoys working with publications that focus on topics she closely relates to: weddings, beauty, fashion, entertainment, and parenting. Cherisse's obsession with weddings started at an early age, culminating in a healthy career in editorial research for popular wedding brands.HighlightsWorked with multiple publications, including InStyle Magazine, Refinery29, The New York Times, Seventeen, and Details, among others19 years of fact checking experienceFulbright Scholar Experience Cherisse earned a Fulbright Scholarship during her sophomore year of college, which allowed her to travel to the Netherlands, Paris, and Spain to further develop her writing skills. She has fact-checked for multiple publications, including Refinery29, InStyle, and The New York Times. When she's not writing, she is a mom, an elementary education teacher, and an online English language teacher. Education Cherisse received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University and two master's degrees: one in English-Writing and one in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport. About Shape Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.