Jessica Knauss
Spain Expert
• Culture• Language• HistoryWhether you need to explain those shocking Holy Week costumes in an article or dramatize the story of the Tomatina for your TV series, I’ve got you.
Jessica's Story
No one would have guessed Jessica, growing up in a village on the foggy north coast of California, would one day fulfill her dream of living in Spain. But here she is, delighted to never be more than a few steps away from a masterpiece of golden-stone medieval architecture in the charming small city of Zamora.Her lifelong study led to a PhD in medieval Spanish literature from Brown University and now culminates in sharing her expertise with visitors and creatives from all over the English-speaking world.Jessica has never stopped digging beneath the surface to uncover the quiet cloisters, overlooked towns, and surprising stories guidebooks never show you. She understands how centuries of history shape the life you see today, from cultural nuances to bureaucracy.When your question calls for even more specialized expertise, Jessica draws on a trusted network of experts from across the country.Jessica is your guide to the Spain that most visitors—and many citizens—never quite discover.
Expert Consulting for Your Project in Spain
Culture
I’ve lived in Spain for a decade, and I’m always discovering more about its people, customs, art, and attitudes. Let me share this richness with you through personalized tours or specialized consulting for your creative project.
• Certified Expert in Tourism Marketing
• Member of the Asociación Española de Amigos de los Castillos
Language
I can translate or interpret any text or artefact, making its significance clear and useful to an English-speaking audience.
• MFA in literary translation, University of Iowa
• A decade of precise copyediting and copywriting
• Published author in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
History
I can apply a historical incident to any person, street, city, or region you come across in Spain today, creating the context that gives your readers or viewers the thrill of understanding.
• PhD in medieval Spanish literature, Brown University
• Active in Zamora’s history, Judaism Studies, prehistory, and musicology conferences
