Jessica Santina

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Location
Sparks, Nevada
School
University of Nevada - Reno, Emory University
Expertise
Cooking Techniques and Equipment, Wine Education and History, Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture
  • Jessica has been managing editor for five regional publications, including Edible Reno-Tahoe and Edible Sacramento.
  • She has won seven awards for her writing from the Nevada Press Association, including four 1st Place nods for Food Writing and Best Critical Writing.
  • She is a managing editor and co-owner of Lucky Bat Books, an independent publishing company based in Nevada and Oregon.

Experience

Jessica Santina is a seasoned writer with many years of experience. Her professional career has included seven years in broadcasting, a stint with a local advertising/PR firm, and teaching communications and writing at three area colleges. Jessica formed her own writing and editing business in November 2003. Her writing work has included nonfiction articles for local publications, websites, online content, and news articles, amongst many others. Her bylines as a food journalist can be found in publications such as Chowhound and Food Republic. In addition to being an avid cook and gardener, she is a self-described "research geek" with a passion for travel, crime novels, and spending time with her husband and teenage daughter.

Education

Jessica has a bachelor's degree in English from Emory University and a master's degree in English with a writing speciality from the University of Nevada, Reno.

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