ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeannie Tyrrell is a freelance journalist who studied journalism in high school and at Fresno City College. She later worked as a press operator and circulation intern for The Press Democrat from 2018 to 2019.

The COVID-19 pandemic put her goal of being an investigative journalist on hold, but she published a media psychology themed book titled Brain Drops in 2020.

Tyrrell returned to journalism as a staff writer for The Mariposa Gazette from 2022 to 2023. She covered sports, education, and the outdoors during her time in Mariposa, while also receiving an honorable mention in the 35th annual George F. Gruner Awards for best sports story and best sports photo.

Tyrrell is set to finish her journalism degree to pursue her teaching credential – or pursue a career as an investigative journalist.