Spotlight on The Fellows: Jessica Boehm

Jessica Boehm reports at the Western Range SASS shooting event in Northern Phoenix. Photo by: Emilie Eaton

Name: Jessica Boehm, Hearst Fellow

School: Arizona State University

Style of reporting: Long-form written stories, photo stories and documentary production

Previous internship or work experience: In the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, I have interned at the East Valley Tribune and Cronkite News Service. I have also freelanced for Republic Media and recently finished my thesis project, a documentary about the health effects of radiation from the nuclear testing in the 1950s-60s.

Favorite reporting experience: The most memorable reporting experience I’ve had so far was touring the Nevada Test Site and seeing where nuclear tests were performed during the Cold War.

Connect with me: @jessicaboehm93

Website: jessicaboehm.com

Favorite app: Groupon — I live for a good bargain.