Jennifer Barnhill

Journalist

Jennifer Barnhill

I'm a freelance journalist, podcaster, and researcher with a focus on disability, gender and military family policy. My research on military students in special education has been cited by the White House and my reporting has been featured in numerous publications including Military.com, Military Times, The War Horse, The Independent, Military Spouse Magazine, Military Families Magazine and others. I am a regular guest on military podcasts including, Holding Down the Fort Podcast, The Spouse Angle, The Trident Room Podcast, Flight Talk, Milspouse Matters, Shine Sis Podcast, For the Sake of the Child and the Call to Marriage Podcast.

I also serve as the Lead Researcher and Chief Operating Officer for Partners in PROMISE, the Editor-in-Chief for the National Military Spouse Network's Career Connections Magazine and serve on the board for the League of Wives Memorial Project.

My Professional Skills

I am a research-based storyteller and intersection finder. What does that mean? I read before I write. I listen before I speak. I intentionally seek out underrepresented stories in order to help connect those in need to the decision-makers who can help.

Freelance Articles Published 60+

White House Citations 1

Podcasts Recorded 25+

Articles Edited 300+

Freelance Writing

I write stories based on connecting with people in need. My topics are generated organically and not a result of external agenda.

Editing

I am an experienced AP Style editor with a passion for fact-checking and adding context to existing content.

Public Speaking

As a reporter who has covered a variety of quality-of-life topics, I can provide context to the experiences of military families and service members. My research on the DOD's reliance upon unpaid female labor can provide insights into how feminism can be legislated.