Tess Kazenoff

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Location
Long Beach, California
School
California State University Long Beach
Expertise
International Cuisines, Healthy Eating, Local Restaurants
  • Throughout her travels, Tess has developed an affinity for trying local cuisines and learning about the role that food plays in cultures.
  • Tess spent eight years in the restaurant industry as a server, where she dove into different types of cuisines, cocktails, and restaurants.
  • Originally from New Jersey, Tess is a self-proclaimed bagel and pizza snob.

Experience

Tess is a journalist who first began her career as a freelance reporter while in college, when her work appeared in the Long Beach Post and Open Campus. While in school, Tess was also the editor-in-chief of her community college newspaper and a contributor to the CalMatters College Journalism Network. After graduating, she spent a year at the Long Beach Post, covering small businesses, health, education, real estate, tourism, and more, before returning to freelancing. Since then, she has covered topics ranging from travel, sustainability, and food.

Education

Tess graduated from California State University Long Beach with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2022. She also has an associate's degree in photography.

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