Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media.

The Insurance Council of Australia says nearly a quarter of homes in flood-prone areas don’t have appropriate insurance. Brisbane cafe owner Jacquie Tapsall says she could not afford it.

Tess is a senior producer for Connecticut Public news-talk show Where We Live. She enjoys hiking Connecticut's many trails and little peaks, knitting, gardening and writing in her journal. She won the ...