Jen Ottolino
Jen Ottolino’s Biography
I specialize in storytelling that connects people, places, and purpose. In my writing, I strive to capture the spirit of destinations, find the human story in complex issues, and help organizations articulate why their work matters.
For more than a decade, I've helped publications, companies, and organizations communicate through vivid, research-driven writing. My work spans travel journalism, international affairs, global and public health, and strategic communications. Whether I'm profiling a remote island, examining shifts in humanitarian assistance funding, or shaping a multimillion-dollar proposal, I combine a storyteller's curiosity and imagination with careful research, thoughtful analysis, and a commitment to accuracy and humanity.
Based in the Azores, Portugal, I'm the founder of Nine Islands Azores, an independent travel publication offering in-depth, locally informed coverage of the archipelago. I'm also a regular contributor to Explore.com.