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Ruksana Hussain is an award-winning journalist, writer, and editor with bylines in print and digital publications regionally and internationally. She is also the publisher of Traveler and Tourist, a subscriber-driven monthly digital travel and lifestyle publication attracting a global readership. Her repertoire as a features generalist includes diverse topics and industries, including but not limited to travel and lifestyle, education, construction, technology, and diversity & inclusion.

Hussain is a panelist and speaker, and she shares her experiences as a woman of color in the media publishing space and travel industry via webinars and podcasts. She has been quoted in mainstream media for her travel expertise and has also served as a judge at industry competitions for students and professionals. Her journalistic work has garnered several awards and diversity fellowships.

Born in India and raised in Oman, Hussain now calls Los Angeles home. Reach her on www.ruksanawrites.com