Jenette Restivo

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Title: Editor
Education: Rutgers University, New York University
Expertise: Science, health, wellness, environment, parenting
  • Founder, Childhood by Nature
  • Author of four titles on raising children with nature
  • Former Health Reporter, ABC News
  • Former Health Editor, About.com
  • Producer of series on nursing for Discovery Health Channel

Experience

Jenette Restivo is a media professional with a 20-year-career creating content for broadcast, nonprofits, and websites. Jenette started her career in health editing at About.com. She reported for the medical unit of ABC News and then became a producer/writer of health, science and other documentaries for television channels such as PBS, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic, among others.

Jenette has led communications efforts for a healthcare nonprofit called Primary Care Progress as well as headed up content strategy for the Children and Nature Network. She is the founder of Childhood by Nature and the author of four titles on parenting including the recent release, The Nature for Toddlers Activity Book.

I've been working in health reporting for over 20 years and yet I am always learning new and fascinating things.

Education

Jenette has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in biology from Rutgers University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Science, Health, Environmental Reporting Program from New York University.

About Health

Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

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