Experience

Jennifer Chesak is an award-winning author, freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker. Her work has appeared in several national publications, including the Washington Post, BBC, Healthline, Verywell Health, and more. As someone who has lost a loved one to overdose, Chesak is a staunch supporter of evidence-based harm-reduction practices and meeting people where they are on their recovery journey.

Education

Chesak earned her Master of Science in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill, and she teaches at Belmont University.