Freelance science writer specializing in animal behavior. Author of the Animal Minds blog on the Psychology Today blog network since 2022. Based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Psychology Today

Scientific communications associate and freelance writer specializing in animal science topics.

American Society of Animal Science

Covers science and technology with a focus on animal stories and narrative nonfiction.

Sun Sentinel

Reporter specializing in pet-related news and stories for a major national publication.

Newsweek

Covers science topics including human behavior and environmental sciences.

Scientific American

Reporter covering local news and community issues for a regional publication.

The Carmel Pine Cone

Covers news, trends, and insights in pet food, treats, and supplements

Sosland Publishing

Works with GlobalPETS and PETS International editorial teams to create informative and pertinent articles for the pet industry globally.

Fix Radio

Dynamic Business Journalist and Magazine Editor with broad experience in developing digital content. Skilled in business journalism and magazine editing. Passionate about delivering engaging media content.

Environmental reporter covering Great Lakes, birds, sand dunes, and storm systems.

Great Lakes Echo

Carol Visser is a contributing editor and journalist specializing in pet business topics. She is also a master pet groomer, certified dog trainer, and pet product expert. Carol contributes to Pet Business Magazine and Grooming Business Magazine.

Pet Business Magazine

Experienced TV news reporter and anchor with a background in communications management and storytelling.

Experienced writer and reporter with a background in news reporting and office assistance.

Albion News

Contributor with experience reporting news for a university-affiliated publication.

The Battalion

Digital Science Editor reporting on science and health topics including neuroscience, conservation, global health, nutrition, health policy, paleontology, stem cells, and astronomy.

The Wall Street Journal

Retired journalist formerly at Detroit Free Press. Currently working to establish a no-kill animal shelter serving southeast Missouri. Experienced media professional with a focus on community impact.

Detroit Free Press

On-Air Talent, Producer/Writer, Brand Communicator and Journalism Mentor, Professor. MSW with CSR and Digital Strategy expertise. Indigenous.

Lifelong naturalist focused on wild birds, working as a writer, editor, artist, photographer, public speaker, and tour leader.

Kaufman Field Guides

Produces podcasts and articles exploring human behavior and society

News Detective

Award-winning journalist specializing in fitness, health, nutrition, travel, and animals.

Karen Asp LLC

Digital Editorial Director at Audubon magazine. Experienced in improving stories, words, and designs. Passionate about creative editorial collaboration.

National Audubon Society

Contributor writing on senior living and health topics for major publications and Psychology Today.

Contributing writer with extensive experience in health and wellness writing. Published on sites like Be.Chewy, Great Pet Care, and The Dog People. Skilled in creating engaging content in the pet care niche.

Rover.com

Reporter writing news, features, and investigations about neuroscience research.

The Transmitter

Focuses on science, culture, and environmental intersections in journalism.

Knowable Magazine

Congress Reporter at American Banker based in Washington, D.C. Experienced in reporting on congressional matters with a strong background in journalism and media content creation.

American Banker

Science Reporter at Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences with a background in ecology and journalism. Holds an MA in conservation biology from Columbia University and a graduate certificate from UC Santa Cruz.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Narrative non-fiction features on profiles, trends, events, non-profits, and business

Heyday

Jennifer Fetterman is an Editorial Director and journalist at Veterinary Information Network, based in Bay Village, Ohio. She specializes in veterinary and animal health content. Experienced in editorial leadership and content creation.

Veterinary Information Network

Bonnie Blackburn-Penhollow is an award-winning journalist with experience across diverse fields including agriculture and zoos. She has recently expanded her expertise into the non-profit sector. Known for her versatile reporting and storytelling skills.

Writes breed profiles and pet-related content for Chewy's website

Chewy

Journalist and contributor at Beaver's Digest. Student at Oregon State University based in Corvallis, Oregon. Experienced in journalistic content creation.

Beaver's Digest

Freelance science and technology writer contributing to The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, and The New York Times Magazine. Specializes in cognition, psychology, and AI topics. Experienced author published by HarperCollins Publishers.

The New Yorker

Senior Parliamentary Reporter with extensive experience covering Botswana's environment and parliamentary affairs.

National Assembly of Botswana

Reporter with experience at Daily Collegian and involvement in National Agri-Marketing Association. Active in Lion Ambassador Organization and Mid-America Chapter. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.

Kira Pan is a Business & Economy Beat Reporter at The Daily Californian. She studied Cognitive Science at UC Berkeley. Based in Oakland, California.

The Daily Californian

Intern reporter specializing in elk conservation, focusing on the impact of human activity and environmental changes on elk populations across the country.

Rocky Mountain Elk

Benji Jones is an environmental journalist and former ecologist based in Brooklyn. He is currently an environmental correspondent at Vox and a Pulitzer Center grantee. Benji covers environmental issues with a focus on impactful storytelling.

News reporter and video news editor with an established career covering diverse topics.

Salt River Pima

Reports on major harness racing events including Hambletonian and Breeders Crown

Twin Spires

Freelance writer specializing in human resources, business how-to guides, substance use disorders, mental illness, child behavior, and medical coding.

Journalist at Triple M and Hit news based in Bendigo, Victoria. Experienced in digital content production and web content editing in agricultural sectors.

Triple M and Hit news

Erica Breunlin is an Education Reporter at The Colorado Sun based in Denver, Colorado. She creates online content including stories and photo slideshows. Experienced in education reporting and digital media.

The Colorado Sun

Writes monthly articles on plant-based diets, nutrition, gut health, and body image

Focuses on health equity, neuroscience, and science reporting.

STAT

Contributor and manager handling stakeholder media and events with reporting experience in agriculture.

National Pork Board

Independent science reporter contributing regularly to national outlets and media projects.

Reporter with experience in crop science and horticulture clubs. Passionate about the outdoors and agriculture-related topics.

Experienced researcher and journalist passionate about stats and privacy

Writes on nature, science, and history for major publications

Freelance

Reports on agricultural topics and youth leadership within FFA community

National FFA Organization

Arkadi Manukyan is a reporter associated with Sanofi, contributing to genetic and molecular analyses publications.

Sanofi

Science journalist and audio producer specializing in science content and storytelling.

BirdNote Daily

Passionate and engaged journalist with interests in media, social movements, and human behavior.

Science news reporter with experience in disease biology and health communications.

Editor producing innovative, multi-platform content for Behavioral Healthcare Executive, Addiction Professional, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network.

National Oil and Lube News

Science writer and podcast producer covering wildlife ecology and machine learning topics.

Berkeley Lab

Market News Reporter specializing in livestock, grain, and poultry markets, providing professional insights into the cattle and hay business.

USDA-AMS LS

Experienced in behavioral health communications and former TV anchor/reporter.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Journalist at Barre-Montpelier Times Argus based in Bedford, New York. Experienced in daily news reporting and content creation. Skilled in organizational tasks and community engagement.

Barre-Montpelier Times Argus

Freelance investigative reporter and arts & culture journalist with experience in radio, print, and broadcast media.

KLCC

Senior editor specializing in science and the environment, with expertise in botany, zoology, climate science, and marine science.

Mongabay

Experienced freelance writer and reporter covering local and regional business and community topics.

Writer specializing in adventure travel, culture, and food with focus on global destinations.

Independent journalist specializing in health, science, emerging technologies, IT strategy, and software. Experienced freelance writer, copywriter, editor, and copyeditor. Skilled in creating engaging copy across various topics.

Freelance Writer

Covers media industry with irreverent, intelligent original reporting

The Independent

Staff writer producing written content for Good Story Guild, focusing on storytelling and related topics.

Good Story Guild

Reporter covering autism services and related public information in Washington state.

The Olympia Reporter

Award-winning News Reporter, Writer, and Videographer with experience as a News Anchor, Reporter, Director, and Producer. Passionate equine lover and philanthropist.

Covers energy, climate, environmental issues, international policy, earth sciences

Nature Magazine

Politics reporter with experience in environmental and regional news coverage across multiple outlets.

Star Tribune

Environmental law reporter covering legal definitions and policies related to habitat and wildlife protection.

Investigative reporter specializing in arctic research and related topics.

The War Horse News

Experienced news reporter specializing in broadcast media and storytelling across various topics.

WBZ Radio 1030

Student reporter passionate about children, agricultural development, cattle, and athletics with strong leadership qualities.

Texan News Service

Freelance journalist specializing in photos, words, and videos with a diverse career background including archaeology and project management.

Public health and medical reporter focused on health care and accountability journalism.

Agricultural journalist driven to work in agriculture through broadcast, multimedia, industry relations, and social media. Anchor and reporter at Brownfield Ag News. Passionate about ag journalism and storytelling.

Brownfield Ag News

Adventure journalist specializing in print and broadcast sports coverage

Reporter and podcast/video producer covering biomedical and pharmaceutical research, with experience in AI-assisted writing and editing.

Toronto Star

Senior Reporter at WTWH Media LLC specializing in behavioral health business. Inquisitive observer and lifelong learner focused on truth-seeking in the behavioral health industry.

WTWH Media LLC

White House Correspondent with experience in marketing and corporate development. Active in international equine locomotor pathology society. Skilled in political reporting and communications.

Environment & Public Health Correspondent specializing in environmental science and policy. Experienced in journalism and strategic communications. Based in Springfield, Oregon.

Lookout Eugene-Springfield

Reporter specializing in Industrial Behavioral Sciences & Production. Graduate courses in Design Analysis of Smart Textile Products and Nonwoven products. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Petrichor

Reporter for The Chronicle student newspaper with focus on academic topics

The Chronicle

Experienced journalist specializing in agricultural and rural reporting with a strong background in media industry news assignments.

ACM Agri

Focuses on health, science, and technology editorial content and innovation.

Behavioral Health Business

Contributor with experience as a reporter for Great Lakes Echo and active in food education initiatives. Engaged in community activities including Farmer's Markets. Based in Petoskey, Michigan.

Agricultural Market Reporter with expertise in nutrition and practical ranch experience, providing market insights and reporting for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.

USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service

Communicates science with focus on space travel and environmental awareness

American Institute of Physics

Field Correspondent and Instructor focused on communicating climate solutions and highlighting underrepresented narratives through effective media usage.

Northwest Outward Bound School

Technical editor at NOAA Fisheries and freelance journalist focused on marine biology, oceanography, and marine life conservation.

NOAA Fisheries

Reports on market news related to agriculture and farming in North Carolina

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Arts and food editor at WAMU 88.5 and DCist. Former digital editor and hospitality reporter at WBJ Online. Experienced journalist with a focus on arts and food.

WAMU 88.5 / DCist

Reporter and Advertising Representative at Lucky Dog Publishing based in Sullivans Island, South Carolina. Experienced in media content creation and advertising representation.

Lucky Dog Publishing

Experienced reporter turned corporate communications and production leader.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Editor, Nature Writer, and Environmental Educator. Through writing, podcasting, and environmental organizing, strives to spark a love of the natural world.

Author and freelance writer with experience in reporting and documentary research

Anthropologist, journalist, editor, and filmmaker with experience in folklore studies and media content creation.

Journal of Folklore

Experienced journalist and content creator with a background in film and digital media. Skilled in web design and digital storytelling.

Journalist	Outlet & Role	Coverage
MB Mary Bates Freelance science writer specializing in animal behavior. Author of the Animal Minds blog on the Psychology Today blog network since 2022. Based in Providence, Rhode Island.	Writer Psychology Today 650+	Providence, Rhode Island animal behavior science
KS Kim Schoonmaker Scientific communications associate and freelance writer specializing in animal science topics.	Writer American Society of Animal Science 160+	West Lafayette, Indiana animal science scientific communication agriculture
UR Uma Raja Covers science and technology with a focus on animal stories and narrative nonfiction.	Reporter Sun Sentinel 200+	science technology animals +1 more
LO Liz O'Connell Reporter specializing in pet-related news and stories for a major national publication.	Reporter Newsweek 580+	pets animal welfare pet industry
JB Jeanna Bryner Covers science topics including human behavior and environmental sciences.	Journalist Scientific American 480+	science environmental sciences biogeochemistry +1 more
CC Caitlin Conrad she Reporter covering local news and community issues for a regional publication.	Reporter The Carmel Pine Cone 920+	local news community animal welfare
NK Nicole Kerwin she Covers news, trends, and insights in pet food, treats, and supplements	Editor Sosland Publishing 410+	Kansas City Metropolitan Area pet food pet treats pet supplements +2 more
JM Jochebed Menon Works with GlobalPETS and PETS International editorial teams to create informative and pertinent articles for the pet industry globally.	Contributor Fix Radio 3.4K+	Edinburgh, Scotland pet industry
CB Chelsie Butler Dynamic Business Journalist and Magazine Editor with broad experience in developing digital content. Skilled in business journalism and magazine editing. Passionate about delivering engaging media content.	Journalist 1.8K+
CL Clara Lincolnhol Environmental reporter covering Great Lakes, birds, sand dunes, and storm systems.	Journalist Great Lakes Echo 160+	environment great lakes birds +2 more

Journalists covering Animal behaviour