Jessica Zimmer is a seasoned freelance journalist, educator, and licensed attorney based in Santa Rosa, California. With over 20 years of reporting experience, she covers a broad range of topics including law, real estate, wine, beer and spirits, arts and entertainment, education, and environmental science. Jessica has contributed to major outlets such as The Mercury News, Knight Ridder, and The New York Times Company, and currently writes for Engineering.com and New York City Wired.
Her reporting has spanned everything from the effects of wildfires in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties to California’s agricultural and cannabis industries. Jessica brings a uniquely informed perspective to her work, drawing on her legal background—she is licensed to practice law in California, Florida, and New York—and her academic training, with a J.D. from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Anthropology from Florida State University.
In recent years, Jessica has focused on science and technology journalism, including coverage of aerospace, shipbuilding, mining, nuclear energy, and pandemic-era innovation. Her hands-on experience includes two NASA internships and consulting roles for emerging tech startups, giving her deep insight into cutting-edge industries.
Whether reporting on local issues in Northern California or exploring global tech trends, Jessica delivers well-researched, engaging stories that make complex topics accessible and relevant to a wide audience.
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