Jessica Bonamusa (she/her/hers) has been a City Research Scientist in Public Health and Engineering in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene since 2022. She has extensive experience as an informal educator to students of all ages as well as adult citizen scientists. She is passionate about communicating scientific concepts in ways that are clear and understandable. In her previous jobs, she has acted as an educator for students on field trips, as well as an educator for members of the public. She holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in Marine Biology and one in Classical Studies, from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master’s of Environmental Management from Duke University.
City Research Scientist
EEAC Steering Committee Member