Jessica is a Colombian-American writer, editor, and educator with a career spanning over 15 years. Her writing has been published in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Self Magazine, Elle, Teen Vogue, Parents, and Oprah among many others. Holding an MFA from Columbia University, Jessica specializes in Creative Non-Fiction with a joint focus on Literary Translation.
In addition to teaching memoir and personal essay workshops, her ghostwriting and editorial portfolio encompasses graphic novels, children’s books, autobiographical novels, memoirs, and hundreds of essays. These projects have led to collaborations with top-tier outlets and publishers such as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Tin House, Paris Review, Vogue, and New York Magazine, as well as Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, Viking, Random House, FSG, and Macmillan.
Emphasizing the importance of diverse narratives, particularly those of women, non-binary individuals, and the Latinx community, Jessica does her part to ensure their stories resonate with authenticity and depth.
Residing in Southern California with her son, she finds endless inspiration from the serene Topatopa and Los Padres Mountains to the majestic Channel Islands. This dynamic landscape, coupled with a vibrant creative community, fuels her writing and poetry, continually influencing her work.
Jessica is represented by WME:
Nonfiction/Fiction:
Margaret Riley King MRK@wmeagency.com
Poetry:
Haley Heidemann HHeidemann@wmeagency.com
Inquiries & Press:
Hello@JessicaCiencinHenriquez.com
Burn After Reading
Bury After Reading
Paseo Encantado
If You Loved Me, You Would Know