Hannah Seo is a Korean-Canadian freelance journalist, writer, editor, fact-checker, and poet based in Brooklyn, New York.

Hannah's journalism can be found in publications like The Atlantic, Vox, Scientific American, The Guardian, and The New York Times Magazine. Common topics of interest include neuroscience/psychology, ocean ecology, the intersection of climate and mental health, and social science. Hannah also serves as an international student advisor for her alma mater, the science, health, and environmental reporting program (SHERP) at NYU.
Hannah was previously a fellow on the Well Desk at The New York Times, where she delved into stories on mental and physical health and wellness.
When not reporting, Hannah immerses herself in crafting essays and poetry. Her works have been featured in publications like The New Limestone Review, Portland Review, and Barzakh Magazine. Hannah is currently working on a first collection after time spent in the Brooklyn Poets Mentorship Program.
Hannah has a small Substack, Splitting Hairs, where so far they've written about their upbringing in the Middle East and how foreignness skews her ideas of civic responsibility. Hannah has also authored a small book about sunsets, and co-runs a monthly Collage Club. They are represented by Isabel Mendía at The Cheney Agency.
Hannah is available for writing, editing, and fact-checking. Get in touch.