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Meghan Potts
Senior Copywriter
Meghan is the senior writer at Vivint and has worked in the tech industry for five-plus years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in editing from Brigham Young University. When Meghan’s not working, she can be found reading, traveling, eating, and participating in most other clichéd, yet enjoyable, activities. You can contact Meghan via email at meghan.potts@vivint.com.


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