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Celeste Tholen
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Celeste has dedicated her decade-long career to reporting and reviews that help people make well-informed decisions. She once oversaw the editorial strategy and production for SafeWise, with a goal to help everyone find the information they need to make their homes and lives safer. Now she is a contributing writer. Prior to SafeWise, she worked as an editor and reporter for KSL and Deseret News. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. In her free time, she volunteers at the local botanical garden and writers for the community newspaper.

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