Dashka Slater

Dashka Slater is a seasoned freelance writer and children's book author with extensive experience in journalism and writing across various platforms since 1990. As a long-form writer, Dashka has contributed to notable publications such as Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, Mother Jones, and Sierra Magazine, focusing on topics including environmental science, criminal justice, and politics. Committed to education, Dashka conducts assemblies and workshops on the writing process for students from grades K-12. Additionally, Dashka served as a columnist for The New York Times Magazine and has held positions such as instructor at mediabistro.com and staff writer at East Bay Express. Dashka Slater obtained a BS in Conservation and Resource Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.