Jessica Robles

Gather information to build tools that tell humanistic stories

United States

I've always been interested in telling stories even when it didn't seem so obvious before.

I quickly immerse myself in a particular topic (e.g.artifcial intelligence, mixed reality technologies), and I work hard to turn complicated (and sometimes banal) subjects into something that connects with people (users, clients, patients, families, consumers).

I have a master's degree from Harvard University, and I have undergraduate engineering and communications training from a polytechnic university

SPECIALTIES: Telling true stories well, producing videos on a shoestring budget, analyzing complex data to tell a compelling story.

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Published Articles

Rutgers
04/28/2021
Researchers Collaborate to Examine Disproportionate Threat of COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease in...

Both COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease have had devastating and disproportionate effects on African Americans. Three Rutgers University researchers seek to address important gaps in understanding not only thecognitive, neural, and immunological consequences of COVID-19 in older African Americans but also how those consequences can impact this population's risk for Alzheimer's Disease.

Edible Jersey
Stepping Up to Fight Food Insecurity

Earlier this year, camera drones from national news outlets panned over thousands of automobiles in line for hours at emergency food distribution in Texas and California. Covid-19 had arrived, and its impact on Americans' day-to-day lives was devastating. In a remarkably short time, a staggering number of Americans found themselves struggling to put food on the table.

Edible Jersey
11/07/2018
A Sprinkle of Marlene - Honoring Grandma at Dysfunctional Thanksgiving

My cousins and I burned the roofs of our mouths crunching into hand-sized golden latkes, grabbing them straight from oily paper towels after they swam in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. It wasn't unprecedented for us to eat those steamy potato pancakes along with some applesauce, crispy fried chicken skin and collard greens with smoked ham hocks.

Catalyst Wedding Magazine
09/09/2016
Renewing Your Focus

Personal Essay: One couple's vow renewal helped them process the loss of their child, reaffirm their love, and focus on what matters.

Video / Films

Journalism Portfolio

Edible Jersey
Fighting Hunger: Here's How You Can Help

KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HELP? If you or someone you know are or may be at risk of food insecurity, Table to Table delivers fresh, nutritious food to daycare centers, shelters, food pantries, soup kitchens, and other organizations that assist those in need in the communities they serve.

Journalism Portfolio
2/26/2017
Fake News Debate

Reportage on They Daily News' Innovation Lab Panel on Fake News