Jessica Wrubel Education: Southern Connecticut State University Location: Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Food, Health & Wellness, Travel, Lifestyle, Education, and Home Improvement Jessica Wrubel has had two decades worth of experience educating on and writing about food, health & wellness, travel, lifestyle, education, and home improvement. In addition to working in public education, she has an accomplished background as a writer, fact checker, and copy editor, working for various publications, newspapers and in public libraries assisting with reference, research and special projects.Highlights10 years planning events and as a consultant for DIY tips and tricks for the home including design, organization and repairs10 years as an entertainment, food and wellness writer, interviewing local chefs, bands, and business owners and photographing and writing for food and wellness round-ups and trend pieces7 years as a health teacher focusing on educating teens in physical, social and mental health Experience Thanks to her experience as an educator, writer, fact checker, and copy editor, Jessica Wrubel has a fierce eye for detail, errors, and inaccuracies. Jessica has written entertainment, wellness, lifestyle, and food articles everywhere from local publications to trade magazines to websites owned by Tribune Publishing, The Arena Group, and Hearst Communications. She has also designed and implemented craft, cooking, social media, and mindfulness programs for teens at libraries and schools in several states. Education Jessica Wrubel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a minor in Nutrition from Southern Connecticut State University and was the president of the campus chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She later obtained a Master's Degree in Health Education from Southern Connecticut State University. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.