Courtney Shannon Strand has explored, lived and worked in the Seattle/Tacoma area for more than 19 years. She is passionate about performing arts, sports, fashion and living green and she blogs about these topics and more on her popular site: CopyStrands where her life mottos are be chic, be green and be well-traveled.

Experience:

She has lived in the heart of Belltown, to the bustling Eastside in Redmond/Bellevue to the slopes of Capitol Hill. Her interests are diverse. She enjoys discovering local restaurants, exploring Pacific Northwest events, finding off the beaten path shops and has extensive experience in outdoor sports & recreation around the Emerald City as a rock climber for over 15 years, lifelong runner and hiker.

Courtney is a professional freelance writer, editor and blogger and is the owner of Seattle-based CopyStrands. Her work has appeared in InStyle magazine, Elle magazine, Northwest Runner magazine, Eddie Bauer’s catalogs and on CTQ Media's websites.

Education:

Courtney graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Journalism.

From Courtney Shannon Strand:

Seattle is a metro hub of diverse neighborhoods, lush green surroundings; hence the “Emerald City,” and it’s the birthplace of grunge music and well-known software technologies.

The city presents something for everyone from an array of mouthwatering restaurants to a vibrant music scene and it’s the regional center for performing arts. Seattle’s mild climate offers popular outdoor recreation year-round. And no, it does not rain here as much as Hollywood movies portray it. With so much to explore I will be your eyes and ears as I enthusiastically guide you around our eclectic city.

Welcome to Seattle.

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