I served as Johanna’s editor at Outside for a year. Working with her is a pleasure: she’s punctual, easy to communicate with, and brings creative ideas to the table week after week. But the best part about working with Johanna is her unwavering optimism. Even in high-stress scenarios, when juggling multiple different story builds, brainstorming social media posts, and pinging chat messages back and forth to each other before a deadline, Johanna stays in good spirits, professional, and efficient with her time. She’s also a talented writer. I’ve seen her skills sharpen month after month, following rounds of feedback, which she took time to study and learn from. Johanna is a fantastic person to have on your team, and I envy the folks who’ll work with her in the future!