Jessica Zagacki

Account Executive at DEY. Ideas + Influence

Passionate about books

She/Her // Opinions are my own and all that jazz.

[Jessica Zagacki @JessicaZagacki]

@jenniferdoleac Happy belated birthday, Jen!! :)

[Lawrence M. Krauss @LKrauss1]

Today my podcast worst nightmare happened. I did a 3 hour @OriginsProject podcast with Nobel Laureate Alvin E. Roth on his wonderful new book, Moral Economics, that I thought was one of the best podcasts I have recorded. Except I forgot to hit record! Lost it all! With amazing grace and perseverence, he agreed to redo it 2 hours later. What resulted may have been even better. My colleague and friend @slsatel at AEI (who will do an event with him there May 14 ) told me he was a mensch. And boy was she right. I cannot believe his kindness. Thank you Al! And your book is truly inspiring. Hope to release the podcast next week. Watch it and then buy the book! Or buy the book and then watch it. :)

[Jennifer Doleac @jenniferdoleac]

It’s Pub Day!

My first book, The Science of Second Chances, hits shelves today. I can’t wait to hear what y’all think.

I hope you find that it fills you with hope and optimism about what is possible in the public safety space. ✨

[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

When Michael Okun, MD, first used the term “Parkinson’s pandemic,” he was written off as alarmist. These common chemicals could be linked to Parkinson’s disease plus how living near a golf course could put you at risk. Rachel Uda nails it in her new article just published by Katie Couric media. Okun's comments were "over a decade ago, and since then, rates of the neurodegenerative disease have risen at a distressing pace. He and his co-author Ray Dorsey, MD, another leading Parkinson’s researcher examined what’s driving the uptick in their new book, The Parkinson’s Plan which comes out August 19th https://t.co/e9eKnkGsxz Why worry about golf courses? "We think it’s because when they spray golf courses with pesticides, that leaks into groundwater, contaminating drinking water. Wash your produce to get any pesticides off your fruits and vegetables and use a water filter, which will protect you from TCE and pesticides. Exercise and sleep can be game changers for Parkinson's."
https://t.co/t5x9WvpZ9H @ParkinsonDotOrg @FixelInstitute @ParkinsonUK @APDAParkinsons @MichaelJFoxOrg #Parkinson

[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

RIP Ozzy Osbourne (1948 – 2025). As a global rock icon, Ozzy inspired millions with his music, but even more profoundly, he moved the Parkinson’s community by bravely sharing his diagnosis and becoming a pioneer in the conversation around advanced therapies, including stem cell treatments. His transparency gave hope to countless individuals and families navigating this challenging journey. I am grateful for his courage, candor and commitment to progress in Parkinson’s research. We honored his story and explained the type of Parkinson's he had (PARKIN gene) in the publication The Conversation which can be read at: https://t.co/x94W2kYL7W. Thank you Ozzy, you made a huge difference in the lives of many people. @FixelInstitute @ParkinsonDotOrg @OzzyOsbourne

[Bourree Lam @bourreelam]

I was also impacted by the @WSJ layoffs.

I was laid off after mat leave for some extra salt in the wound. All the working moms out there know that this is a worst nightmare scenario.

I’d love any help from former colleagues, friends, social media connection, etc.! 🙏

[julia reinstein 🚡 @juliareinstein]

ABC News layoffs got me! that means I’m back on the market for FT jobs/freelance work doing journalism on all my faves: court cases, internet ephemera, national news, pop culture, crime, truly whatever gets the group chat popping.

hit an unemployed gal up! DM/email in bio xoxo💋

[Jessica Zagacki @JessicaZagacki]

@ravindranize Congratulations! I'm excited to keep up with your work there :)

[Mohana Ravindranath @ravindranize]

Tough news: I’m impacted by layoffs at @STATNews. It’s an incredibly difficult time for journalism, but health reporting is so crucial & I encourage you to support STAT & other outlets when you can. On to the next thing — find me at [email protected] with ideas!

[Jessica Zagacki @JessicaZagacki]

@KaraPlatoni Congratulations, Kara! Excited to follow your work there :)

[Selene San Felice @SeleneSanFelice]

1 big thing: Axios laid me off.

[Jessica Zagacki @JessicaZagacki]

@mackhawk @technology Congratulations!! Excited to follow what you do there! :)

[Amara Omeokwe @TheAmaraReport]

I got laid off from @WSJ today. Thankfully, I'm a person of faith, so I don't put my trust about my life & future in any employer.

Please send thoughts, prayers and any interesting opportunities my way!

[Mayim Bialik @missmayim]

Highly recommend Sharon Brous’ book The Amen Effect - it’s helping many people navigate grief in ways that tap into collective compassion, grace and presence with others who are suffering. Much needed right now for our world. Check it out. And thank you, R’ Brous for putting your heart into this work so beautifully! @SharonBrous @IKAR_LA

[Jessica Zagacki @JessicaZagacki]

@annaroseiovine @mashable Congratulations! Can't wait to continue to follow your work there

[Michelle Legro @michellelegro]

I'm sorry to say that after two years at @WIRED I've been laid off along with many of my beloved and talented colleagues.

I'm so grateful to have worked with journalists and editors who are the very best at what they do, and I am truly going to miss them.

[Rebecca Leber @rebleber]

Found out today (by way of generic email) I'm getting laid off from Vox.

I would love to talk opportunities for an experienced climate journalist, editor, and investigative reporter.

[Eric Schmidt @ericschmidt]

The Worlds I See by my friend @drfeifei is an inspiring journey through her life and remarkable career as a pioneer in AI. If you’re curious about AI’s evolution and what the future may hold, order it now:

[Melinda French Gates @melindagates]

In the years I’ve known @drfeifei, I’ve had the privilege of seeing her brilliance in action—from her research at Stanford, to her advocacy with @ai4allorg, and now, through her new memoir, The Worlds I See. I can’t wait for you to read her story.

[Jessica Zagacki @JessicaZagacki]

@rosaliechan17 @BusinessInsider Congratulations!! :)