What does Maren Do?

Great question! But first, nice to meet you! My name is Maren—pronounced like 'Karen', but with an 'M' instead of a 'K'. 

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I am a science communicator. This means I take complex scientific and technical information and make it engaging and fun and accessible—whether that's in a video, an in-person workshop, or a live talk! I have a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Science from the College of William & Mary, and I went on to get my MSc in Multimedia Science Communication from Imperial College London, which gave me a global perspective on science and its public face.

I'm now based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a contributing science writer and video host for Seeker, where I research, write, and present (often viral) videos on science news topics.

At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) I translate the incredibly exciting work done there into YouTube videos that take the viewer inside the Lab. For these videos I serve as the researcher, writer, host, interviewer, videographer, and editor for the content I create, giving me experience in all aspects of the production process. I create similar videos as a freelance video producer for other clients, such as The Gladstone Institutes. 

I have also written on a freelance for SciShow and PBS Digital Studios, and I make videos on my personal YouTube channel too. I love that I get to mix my passion for performance and communication with my love of science and curiosity.

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Making science friendly and fun while increasing scientific literacy and engagement is just one of my many interests. I am also a skilled technical writer, a trained stage and screen actress, a social media strategist, a basic web developer, a beginning animator, an experienced yoga, pilates, and group fitness instructor and a certified personal trainer. I speak fluent French, have played the cello professionally, and am always looking to learn something new— and I'd love to work with you.