Jess Anderson

Jess was born and raised on the East Coast. In 2017, she put down roots in the Midwest and began her career as an editor for sustainable-lifestyle magazines at Ogden Publications in Topeka, Kan., where she edited print and online articles, produced podcast episodes and developed content for a variety of platforms. She joined the Monarch Watch team in 2024 and helps to develop and distribute content and to promote events concerning the monarch butterfly and Monarch Watch's efforts for education, conservation and research.