About

About Danielle

When grade school kids tried to tease me with the nickname Danielle Dorky I reclaimed that narrative and made dorky something to aspire to. I guess you could say I’ve been subverting storylines ever since.

I’m a skilled writer and editor with expertise across travel, food/drink, culture, history, current events, and more. I’m the West Coast Editor at Thrillist, where I manage, assign, edit, and write city coverage for LA, San Diego, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. My work has appeared in Lonely Planet, Travel+Leisure, Culture Trip, Zora Magazine, Essence Magazine, Travel Noire, LAist, and more. Media appearances include KCRW radio shows Greater LA and All Things Considered, Good Day LA, and frequent invitations to moderate and lead panel discussions for author talks, food festivals, and more.

To inquire about services, rates, and availability, contact me directly at danielle@danielledorky.com.