Skot Thayer

Content Strategist, Copy Editor, Copywriter, Editor, Managing Editor

Human-Centered Storyteller | Journalist | Editor | Humanitarian Futurist | People-First Leader

Journalist with 12+ years of experience telling human-centered stories with features in The Guardian, The Diplomat, and Ozy. Global experience interviewing diverse locals on the ground in Egypt, Thailand, and Malaysia. Seasoned writer specializing in travel (Roads & Kingdoms), food, music, and the intersection of technology and human rights issues. Confident presenter/facilitator with a unique ability to ensure information is presented in a digestible and entertaining way. Accomplished people-first communicator and customer service leader with both technical prowess and emotional intelligence. Proven ability to disarm others, find common ground, and forge genuine connections quickly. Experienced project manager with 20+ years of proven experience managing complex operational logistics for large teams. Collaborative leader adept at proactively recognizing a diverse variety of issues and creatively solving them.