Jessi Hempel
Writer
Fortune
Jessi Hempel joined Fortune as a writer in July of 2007. Hempel was previously with BusinessWeek and most recently served as their innovation department editor where she worked on cover stories and special reports. Prior to this position, she worked as a staff editor, covering philanthropy, technology and youth.
Before joining BusinessWeek, Hempel worked for TIME Asia and various nonprofit organizations. She has appeared on an array of radio and television programs, including CNBC's "Wakeup Call" and FOX's "Good Day New York." She has also been a regular guest on ABC's "World News This Morning."
Hempel is a graduate of Brown University and received a Masters in Journalism from The University of California at Berkeley.