Joanna Steinhardt, Phd Email & Phone Number

I offer a range of editorial services (developmental editing, fact-checking, line-editing, copy-editing, proofreading). I've copy-edited for clients such as Zone Books, Stanford University Press, and Ayin Press, as well as non-profit research organizations. You can view my EFA profile below.

I've written for academic and general audiences, in particular on the psychedelic revival and DIY science. I bring an anthropological and historical perspective to these contemporary phenomena.

New York, NY, US

Provided developmental editing, line-editing, and copy editing, as well as print and digital proofing, on books, research reports, online articles, grant applications, and other materials.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Expunge Assist is a tool to help people clear their criminal records by making it easier to write the personal statement included in their application. I am working with the other co-lead, PMs, other team leads, and the ED on tailoring our current research plan to upcoming milestones within our organization's time and labor constraints. As co-leads, we are.

San Francisco, CA, US

At the Exploratorium, a hands-on science museum in San Francisco, I conducted qualitative research (user observations and semi-structured interviews) of exhibit prototypes. I worked through multiple iterative cycles, usually 3-4 days/month, 12-26 hours/week, on multiple exhibits, as needed, leading to enhanced educational impact and a positive visitor.

Ethnographic Research, Worldwide, US

During this consulting project, I conducted foundational research on emerging technologies outside of N. America for an industry-leading technology company, including two comprehensive reports and executive summaries (virtual and augmented reality in Israel; biometric identity in Africa), an expert interview, and translation (Hebrew to English), and I.

Santa Barbara, CA, US

During my years as a graduate student in Sociocultural Anthropology, I designed and conducted 2+ years multi-sited research on citizen scientist-mycologists, including participant observation, 39 in-depth interviews, life-course charting, and discourse analysis; taught 4 quarters of Cultural Anthropology as a Teacher’s Assistant with 60-90 students per.

Emeryville, California, US

While at MycoWorks, I managed social media accounts, wrote public relations and branding pieces, and translated the company’s technology for non-expert audiences, heightening public profile and attracting potential investors.

San Francisco, California, US

planning and administering adult education classes and other events

Editing, grant writing, public relations

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cultural Anthropology

Ma, Cultural Studies

Ba, Urban Studies, Asian Studies

One-Year Program With The International Student Center (Isc)