Hailey Smalley (she/they) is an environmental journalist and science writer that specializes in microcosmic, data-driven storytelling. Drawing from her natural curiosity, a deep knowledge of science and a talent for crafting compelling narratives, Hailey writes, produces, and edits award-winning work with a variety of publications. Currently, Hailey covers the Montana legislature and environmental issues in northwestern Montana as the political and outdoors reporter for the region’s largest news organization, the Daily Inter Lake. She also independently reports on issues outside of northwestern Montana, with an emphasis on infectious and zoonotic diseases and the conservation of invertebrates and other lesser-known species.