Jennifer Goode Stevens

Jennifer Goode Stevens is an accomplished editorial professional with extensive experience in various editing roles. Currently serving as a Senior Copy Editor at Vanderbilt University since October 2020, Stevens also operates Goode Edits, providing freelance editing services since 1998 for a diverse clientele including universities and PR firms. Previous positions include Wire Editor/Finisher/Page Editor at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK from February 2012 to October 2020, and News/Business Copy Editor at the Tennessean from March 2007 to August 2010, where oversight of a newsroom was part of the role. Additionally, Stevens held significant editorial responsibilities at the Tennessean from June 1992 to June 2006, including designing pages and writing headlines. Educationally, Stevens holds a B.A. in Speech Communication from George Mason University, obtained in 1992.