Jessica D'argenio Waller
About Jessica D'argenio Waller
Jessica D'argenio Waller serves as the Editorial Director at Motherly, where she oversees health and wellness content and implements SEO strategies. With a background in nutrition and extensive editorial experience, she has contributed to various health-focused publications and platforms.
Current Role at Motherly
Jessica D'argenio Waller serves as the Editorial Director at Motherly, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she implements the overall SEO strategy and manages content distribution channels. She provides broad editorial oversight and directs coverage for health and wellness, pregnancy, and parenting verticals. Additionally, she oversees the growth of the Motherly Collective guest contributor platform, ensuring a diverse range of voices and perspectives are represented.
Previous Experience at Motherly
Prior to her current role, Jessica worked at Motherly as the Health and Wellness Senior Editor from 2021 to 2023. During this time, she contributed to the editorial direction of health-related content. She also held the position of Health and Wellness Director for seven months in 2023, where she focused on health and wellness initiatives within the organization.
Professional Background
Jessica has a diverse professional background in editorial roles across various platforms. She worked as a Freelance Editor and Content Brief Writer at Dotdash, contributing to content strategy from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Freelance Commerce Writer for Scary Mommy from 2018 to 2020. Her early career included a role as a Senior Editor at Girls' Life Magazine for 11 years, where she shaped editorial content and brand voice.
Education and Qualifications
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Art History from McGill University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition and Integrative Health, with a concentration in Herbal Medicine, from Maryland University of Integrative Health from 2015 to 2017. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, with expertise in nutrition and wellness.
Contributions to Health and Wellness
Jessica writes extensively about women's health topics and has contributed to articles on children's health. Her work includes writing about mammogram guidelines, showcasing her commitment to providing valuable health information. She has also gained practical experience as a Clinical Nutrition Intern at CHI Health Care, where she applied her academic knowledge in a clinical setting.