Editorial Bios: Jessica Kellner, Managing Editor

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Brandy Ernzen 785.274.4304 dir / bernzen@ogdenpubs.com 
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Jessica Kellner is managing editor of Natural Home magazine. Committed to the values of making one’s home and lifestyle healthier and more environmentally sound, Kellner’s years of editorial work have given her a broad base of knowledge on practical, easy and inexpensive ways for anyone to go green.

Using her personal experiences combined with the wealth of knowledge stored in the 10 years of Natural Home magazines, Kellner’s education over the years make it easy for her to relay information to others in a way that’s relatable, doable and fun. “I came onto the staff of Natural Home with a lot of interest in environmentalism and an earnest desire to become more eco-friendly in my day-to-day life,” Kellner says, “but I didn’t know that much about how to do it. After working for this magazine for several years, I am able to determine easy solutions that work for my lifestyle and the environment.”

Kellner’s blog topics often include tips from her daily life, such as ways she is working to make her rental townhouse more eco-friendly. As a young adult with a limited budget and the restrictions of not owning a home, Kellner understands how to make green living achievable to young people. “Once you get used to thinking about things through an environmental lens, it becomes easy to adjust your choices,” she says. “Now, it’s almost like a game to me. I am always thinking: what could I do to make this more eco-friendly? When I needed balcony furniture and bookshelves for my new space, I didn’t even think of buying new. By finding nice, used pieces, I helped the environment and saved money. That’s the ideal combination for me.”

A 2004 graduate of the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Kellner started with Ogden Publications in October of 2004 as editorial assistant for The Herb Companion and Herbs for Health magazines. She was named coordinating editor of Natural Home when Ogden acquired the title in 2005 and became managing editor in January 2008. Kellner’s duties include working with freelance writers and photographers, writing and editing feature articles, managing the Natural Home Web site, overseeing the Natural Home internship program and managing on-site staff.

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