Email: Jen.Anesi@Patch.com
Phone: 248-202-7375
Hometown: Hudson, WI
Birthday: Feb.  3, 1983

Bio:

Jen Anesi grew up in the small town of Hudson, WI, and pursued dual degrees in French horn performance and music education at DePaul University and at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She left school her junior year to join the Michigan National Guard, where she served as a combat medic for almost three years. Jen got married while in the Guard and was honorably discharged following the birth of her son in 2005. She has since gone back to school for journalism and graduated magna cum laude from Oakland University with a BA in Journalism in May of 2010.

While at OU, she received departmental honors as well as the College of Arts and Sciences Meritorious Achievement Award. Over the past few years, Jen has freelanced for The Oakland Press, The Oakland Post, MLive.com and, most recently, the Rochester Patch, which she helped launch in October of 2010 before being hired as Local Editor for Oakland Township Patch. In December 2011, she took over as editor of Troy Patch.

Jen is divorced and currently lives in Rochester Hills with her son.

Your Beliefs
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Politics
Though I am not registered with any particular party, I tend to stand on the left side of the political spectrum on most issues. While it is impossible to be completely objective, I do everything I can to stay politically neutral, fair and balanced in all of my reporting.

Religion
I am not religious, though I enjoy learning about different religions. I also simply believe in being a good, kind, generous person.

Local Hot-Button Issues
There are many, many hot-button issues in Troy, including the recent transit center controversy. The community is diverse, vibrant and busy, busy, busy. Keeping my finger on the pulse of city government is a priority, as is covering police, school, sports and business news.