Jeanie Riess is a talented writer hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans. Her love for oil-packed tuna is just one small quirk hinting at the dynamic personality and unique voice that she brings to her work. Jeanie's educational background in English, National literature, and Spanish at the Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, History at Louise S. McGehee School, and Publishing Course at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism set the stage for the impressive professional experience she has under her belt.

Previously, Jeanie served as a Feature Writer at The Gambit, Staff Writer at Greenwood Commonwealth, Editorial Intern at Smithsonian Magazine, and Literary Intern at The New Republic. She also honed her skills as an Intern at Olivarri and Associates, Circulation worker at Olin Library, Creative Writing instructor at Country Day Creative Arts, and Intern at New Orleans City Council's Office of Councilwoman Stay Head. Jeanie's background in writing, journalism, and history combined with her love for the arts and culture make her a valuable asset to any creative team. Her work spans across different media outlets, covering topics as diverse as arts and entertainment, news and politics, food and travel, and more.