odessa stork

Hi! I’m Odessa Stork, a Southern California-based writer, editor, and communications professional. In 2021 I graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in Journalism and a B.A. in Philosophy. I’m passionate about using writing and creative storytelling to inspire meaningful environmental and social change, and my work has been featured in The Santa Barbara Independent, Coastal View News, Carpinteria Magazine, Hofstra Magazine, and The Hofstra Chronicle. Say hello or get in touch on LinkedIn.

Published Work

The Santa Barbara Independent

• “Students Demand Change at Carpinteria High School“
  
• “Reyes Peak Project Draws Backlash from Community and Chumash“
  
• “A Microbe That Might Eat Gasoline“
  
• “Santa Barbara County’s Medical Facilities Triage COVID Testing as Kits Dwindle, Cases Rise“
  
• “Have COVID Conditions Affected Trash?“
  
• “Offshore Wind Farm on the Horizon in Morro Bay?“
  
• “Chumash Heritage Marine Sanctuary Revival Attempt“

The Hofstra Chronicle

• “Reflecting on trauma, healing and personal meaning in the age of COVID-19“
  
• “JGG! Campaign: Jefferson has gotta go a little farther than that“
  
• “Phoebe Bridgers pushes boundaries with ‘Punisher‘”
  
• “Senior send-off: I know I wouldn’t change a thing“
  
• “Journalism’s objectivity obsession is a roadblock to impactful, informed reporting“

Hofstra Magazine

• “A love letter to New York City“

Carpinteria Magazine

• “Playing It By Ear: Carpinterians Tune In To The Benefits of Music“

Coastal View News

• “Teachers question reopening plan in letter to CUSD board“
  
• “Student Success Center enriches campus life for former Rincon/Foothill students“
  
• “School board meeting prompts stakeholder concern over elimination of Zoom learning option“
  
• “Local lawmakers discuss relief, reopening and reform at first Legislative Update“