Jess Reed (she/her/hers) is a daughter, sister, friend, storyteller, and ice cream lover from Detroit, Michigan. She is also a PhD student in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education program at Michigan State University. She enjoys genuine conversations, asking deep questions, and archiving memories of people and places. In 2021, Jess founded Craft Your Courage, a holistic writing support company that helps individuals with authentic expression. Jess also released her debut book, Roots & Hope: Ruminations on Loneliness and Deep Connectedness, in May 2023.