Ayurella Horn-Muller is a seasoned journalist specializing in food, agriculture, and climate justice. Currently serving as a Staff Writer at Grist since May 2024, Ayurella has previously contributed as a Science Reporter for CNN and National Geographic in early 2024. Through an inaugural fellowship at Axios, Ayurella reported on national climate and food systems news from September 2022 to September 2023. Earlier reporting experience includes a role as a Science Correspondent at Climate Central, covering climate trends from January 2019 to August 2022, and a freelance tech reporter at Forbes, where coverage encompassed significant business stories. Additional roles include overseeing digital marketing at HIVE DIVERSITY, producing news segments at WPLG, and freelance reporting for local outlets. Ayurella holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Gothenburg.