Jessica Ullian
Cognoscenti contributor
Jessica Ullian is a writer and editor in Boston. Her work has appeared in Money, Slate, Buzzfeed and other local and regional publications.
Recently published
The Ancient Jews Carried Trauma And Joy Into Their New Lives. We Can, Too
I don’t believe in “back to normal” anymore, writes Jessica Ullian. I do believe in better, though, and these days I wake up knowing that some version of better lies...
A Librarian's Tragic Death. Lessons For A Lifetime
A beloved children's librarian taught Jessica Ullian that parenting is about much more than making sure a child is fed and rested and sustained.
This Flamenco Teacher Uses Dance To Help Rebuild The Brain
Yosi Karahashi uses the principles of her art form to stimulate cognitive reserves in patients suffering from brain injuries or age-related decline in Cambridge.
In Brookline, Can Renaming A School Help Right The Wrongs Of The Past?
The renaming of a school in Brookline brings up a bigger question, writes Jessica Ullian. Why are certain figures remembered while others are pushed aside?