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Dawnielle Robinson-Walker
Editor & Content Strategist
Expertise
Mortgage lenders and homebuying
How I Think About Money“Financial success doesn’t always come with a white picket fence — it's about making the choices that fit your life. I create content that meets readers where they are and helps them take their next step with confidence.”
16+Years of Experience
1Articles Written
4.7M+Readers Reached
Previous experience
Senior Editor at A Place for Mom
Contributing writer at Forbes Health
Education
B.A. in English from University of Missouri-Columbia
M.A. in English/Creative Writing from Kansas State University
Organizations
The National Association of Black Journalists
Dawnielle Robinson-Walker supported content creation across verticals at NerdWallet as an at large editor before landing on Home mortgages in 2024. She spent over 16 years teaching college creative writing and African-American literature courses, as well as writing and editing for various companies and online publications. Prior to joining NerdWallet, she was an editor at Hallmark Cards. A Kansas City, Missouri native, barbecue sauce runs through her veins — and she'll never bet against the Chiefs.