Born and raised in California’s central San Joaquín Valley, Jefferson Beavers is a writer and multimedia storyteller with more than 25 years experience in journalism and strategic communications. Currently he works as a communication specialist for Fresno State’s Department of English.

Throughout his professional career, Jefferson has held leadership positions in editing, publishing, and arts administration. He has taught courses in writing, journalism, and film studies. He has worked as a freelance producer for KQED, NPR, and other public radio outlets. And he has worked as a newspaper journalist for The Fresno Bee, The Modesto Bee, and other publications. Jefferson earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative nonfiction and a bachelor’s degree in print journalism, both from Fresno State. A native of Dinuba, in the heart of Tulare County raisin country, he has lived in Fresno since 2001.

His wife, Dr. Tracy E. Stuntz, works as an instructional designer at Clovis Community College. They’ve been together since 2004 and they married in 2008.

Contact Jefferson by email or follow @Jeffresno on Instagram.