Dr. JL Trey Odom has written 100+ published stories since moving to San Francisco in 2021.

They’ve covered SF initiatives such as Vacant to Vibrant, Slow Streets, and the Golden Mile project; LGBTQ+ issues, culture, and organizations; art exhibitions; local music festivals and bands; the comedy scene in the Bay Area and beyond; and sports (e.g., Bay to Breakers, the NWSL, the U.S. WNT, Bay FC). They’ve connected with myriad politicians, CEOs, executive directors, writers, artists, musicians, comedians, athletes, and entrepreneurs for their stories.

Dr. Odom has a doctorate in English, with a concentration in rhetoric and textual studies, as well as an M.A. in English, a B.A. in Political Science, and USATF and RRCA coaching certifications.

They’ve worked as an English professor, teaching courses such as composition, literature, business writing, digital rhetoric, and pop culture; a professional editor for an online-based company, with clients such as the World Bank and numerous academics; and a youth track & cross country coach in Piedmont.

Dr. Odom has qualified for Boston every year since 2015 and is the nonbinary division winner of the 2022 California International Marathon and the 2023 and 2024 San Francisco Marathon.

See the “Contact” page to request them for:

▪️writing projects (from reputable news orgs, companies, and educational institutions)

▪️speaking engagements at schools or organizations