Jennifer Guerra
Senior ProducerJennifer is a reporter for Michigan Radio's State of Opportunity project, which looks at kids from low-income families and what it takes to get them ahead. She previously covered arts and culture for the station, and was one of the lead reporters on the award-winning education series Rebuilding Detroit Schools. Prior to working at Michigan Radio, Jennifer lived in New York where she was a producer at WFUV, an NPR station in the Bronx.
Her stories and documentaries have won numerous regional and national awards, and her work has aired on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Marketplace and Studio 360.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Michigan and received her M.A. in broadcast journalism from Fordham University. When she's not on the radio, she and her husband are making up lyrics to songs and singing them to their adorable baby girl.
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The latest Kids Count data show that roughly 11,000 teens gave birth in Michigan in 2010. Statistically speaking, teen parents are more likely to drop out… -
Our State of Opportunity project focuses on kids and what it will take to get them ahead. At the most basic level, that means ensuring children are… -
School is almost out for summer! For some students, that means camp. For others, it means time to get a job. For the three high school sophomores you’re… -
Every once and a while, our State of Opportunity team receives a story pitch from someone in the community who's trying to make a difference in the lives… -
As part of our State of Opportunity project, we’re following parents as they struggle to get off public assistance and make a better future for their… -
(Editor's note: This story was originally published in July 2009)Neal Fisher thinks he’s an environmentally friendly kind of guy. He and his wife recycle,… -
A new report shows Michigan has made some progress in improving maternal and infant well-being.The Michigan League for Human Services' Kids Count in… -
Changing Gears reporter Kate Davidson last week debunked the conventional wisdom that Detroit has 40 square miles of vacant land. In her report she found… -
Changing Gears Reporter Kate Davidson debunked the conventional wisdom that Detroit has 40 square miles of vacant land. In her report she found that in…
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Washington, Montana and other states are experiencing pertussis outbreaks.The respiratory disease, also known as whooping cough, is highly contagious. If…
