Michelle Schenker

Michelle holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University, has worked in marketing at Bank of America, Mattel and Hanes, and is a licensed insurance professional. Her expert advice and opinions have appeared in many outstanding media outlets, including The New York Times' Wirecutter, Forbes, People, Reader's Digest and Apartment Therapy, among others. Michelle’s 20+ years of digital and brand marketing experience informs our content and keep us on top of the latest security and safety issues. She has been researching security, privacy and home optimization since 2008. Michelle loves spending time outdoors which means she leans a lot on home security and home automation to keep everything safe while she’s away. Smart home gadgets fascinate her and inspire her to find new ways to make the necessities of life more fun. Her VPN is her favorite privacy tool, allowing her to take advantage of free WiFi on the go and her smart thermostat helps her save some green (on the electric bill and the planet).