Jenn Shao

Hey! I'm Jenn, an information designer and science storyteller based in Toronto.

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I once wanted to be an astronaut. Space was beautiful and unknown and exhilarating. But what I loved most was the stories you could tell about space. I view narrative as the gravity that pulls together facts, data, and ideas.


I hold a MSc Biomedical Communications from the University of Toronto and a Hons. BSc in Neuroscience. I've collaborated with healthcare and research professionals to create a range of educational and commercial media. My overall goal is to turn scientific and complex knowledge into effective, engaging and accessible tools to reach a wider audience.


In my free time, I love rollerskating, crafting slab pottery, and making my cats wear silly hats. I'm also always reading something. Here's what I've got my nose stuck in lately:


  • Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Annie Dillard
  • Immune, Philipp Dettmer, creator of Kurzgesagt
  • Data Visualization Handbook, Juuso Koponen and Jonatan Hildén

I'm always learning new things and working on new projects. Let's tell a great story together!


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