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Leah Grout Garris | American Express Business Class Freelance Contributor

After graduating from the University of Iowa with a BA in journalism and psychology, Leah joined the editorial team of a national B2B magazine focused on commercial building design and construction. Nearly two decades later, she’s using the skills she gained as a writer/editor and corporate marketer to build compelling stories and messages for her clients. She focuses on creating content about technology, workforce development, and the built environment—from architecture, systems integration, design, and engineering to smart buildings, digital transformation, safety, and software.


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