Michelle Whitmer
Writer
Michelle Whitmer is a writer with more than 15 years of experience covering medicine, cancer care and environmental toxins. She was quoted by The New York Times on the dangers of asbestos exposure, and her articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and journals published in the U.S. and abroad.
In 2018, Michelle received three Digital Health Awards for her reporting on asbestos in talc and other consumer products.
She is a member of the American Medical Writers Association, National Association of Science Writers and Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. She earned several Health Literacy certificates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and has been a Registered Yoga Teacher since 2010 through Yoga Alliance.
Michelle received her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Rollins College. She is currently pursuing a medical writer certification through the American Medical Writers Association.
Accreditations
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Rollins College
- Currently pursuing Medical Writer Certified (MWC®) credential
- Certificates in Health Literacy Awarded by the CDC
- OSHA Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry Training
- Maintains memberships with American Medical Writers Association, National Association of Science Writers, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
- Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance
Fast Facts
- Michelle Whitmer has more than 16 years of professional experience in print and online publishing.
- She was quoted by The New York Times on the dangers of asbestos exposure.
- Her articles have appeared in The Boston Globe and Health & Safety International Magazine.
- She received three Digital Health Awards for her reporting on asbestos in talc and other consumer products.
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