Jessica Calefati

Jessica Calefati is an accomplished education investigative reporter currently working at the Baltimore Banner since May 2022, focusing on the impact of Johns Hopkins University on Baltimore's future and notable stories like the compensation fight for Henrietta Lacks’ stolen cells. Previous experience includes roles at POLITICO, where Jessica covered community colleges and workforce development, and the Philadelphia Inquirer as an investigative reporter uncovering issues in city schools, including teacher turnover. Earlier roles at CALmatters and The Mercury News involved extensive coverage of education policy and governance in California and Sacramento, respectively. Jessica's career also includes reporting at The Star-Ledger on Newark's education politics, while the foundation of Jessica's journalistic expertise was shaped through fellowships and reporting positions at Mother Jones and U.S. News & World Report. Educational credentials include a BA in Journalism and Political Science from The George Washington University, obtained in 2008.