Jessie Rothwell is a seasoned professional writer and storyteller with an impressive track record of 13+ years in editorial content development, marketing materials, and event marketing. She has worked with renowned organizations such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, The Skirball Cultural Center, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Notably, she is also passionate about advocating for immigrants and refugees at Haynes & Novice Immigration (visas, asylum, naturalizations).

Jessie is also an accomplished and passionate educator, encouraging others in ESOL, Music, and Creative Writing. As a writer and storyteller, her work has been featured in notable publications such as The Rumpus, Barrelhouse, Minnesota Public Radio Classical, Story District, and The Moth. Hence, she has also received multiple writing fellowships, including Vermont Studio Center, Writing Residency - Fall 2015, George Washington University, Jenny McKean Moore scholarship, Fall 2014 & Spring 2011, and Los Angeles County Arts Commission, All Professional Artist School-Based Training, 2008.

Jessie has a diverse educational background, including an MFA in Music Composition from the California Institute of the Arts, a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor from Montgomery College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Earlham College.

In her present role, Jessie is serving as a Medical Editor at DRT Strategies. Previously, she has worked in multiple roles such as Freelance Writer and Storyteller, English Second Language Instructor, Data Entry Specialist, Screening Panelist, Legal Assistant, Gallery Educator, and Publication Coordinator at various organizations.

Overall, Jessie is a talented and versatile professional with a unique combination of writing, storytelling, advocacy, and educational skills.

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