Jessica takes a camera wherever she goes. Whether or not she is on a trail, she loves sharing her knowledge of the natural world. She and her husband recently moved to southern West Virginia. Here, she is constantly in awe and inspired by the Appalachian views and history of the state that is aptly nicknamed “Almost Heaven.”  

As a birder and naturalist,  Jessica is passionate about fighting climate change and partaking in conservation efforts that encourage diversity and inclusion. Through her writing, photography, and graphic design,  Jessica hopes to make wild places welcoming and accessible while inspiring care and action.

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Jessica is an experienced environmental educator and communicator. She has worked for West Virginia’s Department of Environmental Protection, The Olana Partnership, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, and the National Audubon Society at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary. She earned a B.S. in Biology with a focus on Environmental Science from Syracuse University and an M.A. in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University. In 2021 she was a mentee of the National Association of Science Writers David Pearlman Virtual Mentoring Program.