BOOKS: Coming soon
Books by Jessica R. Christensen, founder of MAVERICKS Academy.
Explore the science of humans & nature
JESSICA R. ChRISTENSEN
Author, founder of MAVERICKS Life Co.
Exploring the science of humans and nature.
Jessica is a research-driven writer and education specialist in the life sciences, working at the intersection of evolutionary anthropology, environment, and health. Her work explores the ways humans and nature have shaped one another and what that relationship means for health, wellbeing, and the places we live.
With almost twenty years in education, research-led communications and media for health, nature and exercise science, Jessica holds an MSc in Environment and Human Health and is a Chartered Fellow of CIMSPA. She is the founder of MAVERICKS Academy & Training Centre (est. 2008), based in the Swiss Alps and London.
Throughout her career, Jessica has focused on creating research-based media and educational courses focused on health, sports and nature sciences, teaching and presenting across Europe, the USA, South Africa, and the Philippines.
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JESSICA R. CHRISTENSEN - Background & Work
Jessica specialises in researching and communicating the science that links humans and nature. Her work brings practical ideas in writing, books and for education. Her background and qualifications include:
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MSc Environment and Human Health - Exeter Medical School
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Chartered Fellow, CIMSPA (Chartered Institute of Sports & Physical Activity)
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BA Media Arts - Royal Holloway University of London
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Level 3 Adult Education (Award in Education and Training)
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Level 4 Anatomy & Physiology
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Level 3 Ecology & Evolution
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Level 3 National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Jessica's work at MAVERICKS Academy focuses on:
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Education and course development for health, sports, and fitness professionals
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Obesogenic environments and prevention using community-based approaches
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Biodiversity loss and climate affects on health
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Ecophysiology and Mind-Body-Environment dynamics
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Nature for health and wellbeing
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Human co-evolution with nature