BIO

Jenessa is a science writer living in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Oregon and previously passed her time on research ships as an oceanographer.

 

For five years, she wrote about climate change and earth science for the science news magazine Eos, published by the American Geophysical Union. Her articles covered a wide range of topics, including scientific advancements, climate solutions, environmental policy, workplace issues in academia, and more. Over the years, the Association Media and Publishing awarded three of her stories prizes in the magazine features category. NPR affiliates, The Smithsonian, How Stuff Works, and others have syndicated her work.

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She now works as a senior consultant in science writing for a scientific government agency focused on energy technologies through Booz Allen Hamilton. She's fascinated by energy innovation and the hunt for the next big idea.

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Outside the office, she's planning a wedding and finally reading The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

 

See her past journalistic work and Muckrack clips.