JESSICA MORRISON, Master of Science in Health Communication

Jessica Morrison is a women's health journalist and certified health education specialist with 8 years of experience translating complex medical research into accessible, empowering content for women. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UCLA and a Master's in Health Communication from Boston University.After working as a research coordinator at UCLA's Center for Women's Health, Jessica transitioned to health journalism to bridge the gap between scientific research and the information women actually need. She became frustrated watching patients struggle to find trustworthy, evidence-based information about their bodies outside clinical settings.Jessica specializes in reproductive health, hormonal wellness, and the intersection of nutrition and women's health. She's written for publications including Women's Health, Health.com, Healthline, and Well+Good. Her 2023 feature on the gender data gap in menstrual health research was nominated for a National Magazine Award.As a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Jessica undergoes continuing education to stay current on women's health research. She's particularly passionate about making fertility and menstrual health information accessible to young women before they face health challenges."I spent my twenties thinking period pain was just something to endure," Jessica shares. "When I finally learned about endometriosis at 28, I was angry that no one had given me this information earlier. That's why I write—to give women the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves."Jessica is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and regularly attends medical conferences to stay current on reproductive health research. She fact-checks all content with medical professionals and includes diverse perspectives in her reporting.Based in Brooklyn, Jessica starts every day with matcha, a long walk through Prospect Park, and reviewing the latest studies on PubMed. She's currently working on a book about the gender gap in medical research (coming 2026).