Dean Visser

Dean Visser has an extensive work experience in the field of journalism. Dean started their career as Bureau Chief for United Press International in 1995 and later worked as a Correspondent for Deutsche Presse-Agentur [German Press Agency] from 1997 to 1999. Dean then joined The Associated Press, where they served as a News Editor and Correspondent from 1999 to 2002 and later as Asia Desk Editor from 2002 to 2008. Following this, Visser worked at The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires as a Senior Copy Editor from 2008 to 2013. Dean then transitioned to Al Jazeera America, assuming the role of News Editor - Digital from 2013 to 2016. Currently, they hold the position of Chief News Editor at Scientific American, a role they have been in since 2016.

Dean Visser attended Lynden Christian School, where they graduated with a Diploma. Afterwards, they enrolled at Seattle University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. No specific start or end years were provided for either educational experience.