I spent four years studying Earth Systems (a.k.a. environmental science, with an interdisciplinary twist) at Stanford University. My focus was on Food & Agriculture. As much as I loved studying those topics, I found myself taking every creative writing course I could squeeze in on the side.
I wasn’t meant to be a scientist. I just like them a lot.
In 2019, I completed my master’s in Environmental Communication. I have interned at Grist, and have published stories in Stanford Magazine, Peninsula Press, and KQED’s Bay Curious. Food and farming are still two of my favorite subjects in writing, photography, and film.
In my spare time, you’ll find me baking sourdough (which I love to share), hiking, hanging out with my nerd book club, or dancing my butt off.
I take my work very seriously. Myself… not as much.
Let’s collaborate!
Claire Elise Thompson 