MEET JILLIAN
Traverse City has been home my whole life…even in the years I lived in other cities and states. After exploring the Midwest and a first career in book publishing, I returned to Traverse City in 2018. The city is both new and familiar seeing it through 30-something eyes. I love the vibrancy of our arts and culture scene, how we’ve grown into a hub for food and wine, and that new trails are always being created to explore this gorgeous area.
In addition to my work as a writer, I’ve had careers in both the nonprofit and tourism sectors in Traverse City. I got to connect with so many businesses and organizations, and I can tell you that this town is one of a kind. It’s big enough that you’ll never get bored, but small enough that we’re all still connected and working together to make it better every day.
I can’t wait to welcome more folks to the area. My husband and I are both English majors, so I always cheer for the creatives making their dreams into careers. (Also, if you have cats, we’ll probably be best friends. Dogs are excellent too!)
Welcome to TC!
ASK JILLIAN ABOUT:
- Arts and culture
- Finding Community
- Outdoor Activities
- Food and drink recommendations
- Career opportunities and job-hunting
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Embrace the beauty of nature up north!
FROM A TRAVERSE CITY NATIVE:
I want to be part of creating a diverse, vibrant place to live. When talking with folks who are planning to move or visit here, I always talk up our arts & culture scene, the great ways to explore the outdoors, and what the community feel is like. Having been part of TC for so long, I have the opportunity to make lots of good connections throughout the community. All of that is to say, I love this place and want to keep the things that make it wonderful and find new ways to improve the places we fall short.