





Based in Lawrence, Kansas, Duran most recently served as the editor in chief of Business Xpansion Journal for 15 years; she also served as editor of Global Corporate Xpansion for 14 years. Since 2000, she has interviewed hundreds of corporate executives, economic developers, government leaders and higher education officials to tell the story of business expansion and the economic trends influencing a variety of industry sectors and all world territories. A self-confessed foodie, dog lover and outdoors enthusiast, Duran graduated from the University of Kansas School of Journalism with a minor in history. When not working, Duran can be found riding her bicycle in northeast Kansas.