With over four years of VPN and internet experience, Paula Novo is the Site Editor for AlwaysVPN. She has helped develop the criteria by which AlwaysVPN tests, reviews, and rates providers. Paula also oversees AlwaysVPN's VPN rankings, comparisons, and tools. Currently residing in Austin, Texas, Paula adds a new book to her home library each month and loves to travel often.
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Dan is a Contributing Writer for AlwaysVPN with several years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. At AlwaysVPN, he covers personal privacy and data security, highlighting how individuals can protect themselves from a variety of online threats that exist today. Throughout his career, Dan has developed a range of content for tech consulting, advertising, and IT/cybersecurity organizations.
View BioAnna Ellison is a Contributing Writer for AlwaysVPN, covering streaming and torrenting content. She started her career as a content writer in the fintech industry in 2017 before joining the mobile ad-tech space a year later. She graduated with a degree in Professional Writing from Michigan State University, which kickstarted her love of giving companies a voice and telling their stories.
View BioPrecious Gellada is a Contributing Writer for AlwaysVPN. Throughout her professional career, she's developed a digital content footprint across diverse industries—including real estate investing, streaming services, health and wellness, and now VPNs and cybersecurity. Precious assists in AlwaysVPN’s coverage of VPN rankings and user resources. She currently resides in Colorado and enjoys paddle boarding, live music, yoga, and finding the best vegan eats around Denver.
View BioMarla Milano is a Contributing Writer for AlwaysVPN, creating VPN guides as well as streaming, torrenting, and gaming content. She comes with five years of experience writing for lifestyle and tech brands across multiple industries and has a BA in Marketing and MA in Digital Communication and Media Arts from DePaul University. Marla is passionate about not only integrating a creative edge into her work but also pulling data-driven insights to enhance her thought process.
View BioWith over ten years of experience, James Milin-Ashmore is a Senior Writer for AlwaysVPN who leads the review process for testing and ranking VPN providers. James also maintains AlwaysVPN’s coverage of privacy and security issues and industry news. James has written about privacy and online security for a number of platforms, primarily focusing on VPNs, software, and regulations. He has worked for LiquidVPN, VPN Mentor, Secure Thoughts, and many others, as well as producing regular tech content for Ethical.net.
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