Jessica DeWitt is an environmental historian, editor, writer, and digital communications strategist. She earned her PhD in History from the University of Saskatchewan in 2019. Jessica is Chacruna Chronicles’ Managing Editor, where she focuses on editing and optimizing Chacruna’s articles for readability and digital reach. She is Editor-in-Chief and Social Media Editor for the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE). A passionate social justice advocate, she focuses on developing digital techniques and communications that bridge the divide between academia and the general public in order to democratize knowledge access. You can find out more about her and her freelance services at jessicamdewitt.com.