J.R. Mortimer

J.R. Mortimer is a writer, editor, and social media content creator who has worked with National Geographic, Scholastic, and other educational publishers. Originally from rural Kentucky, he attended Boston University and then moved to New York City to work in book publishing. His passion for mutual aid began when he started volunteering weekly with the Rutgers Thursday Meal program, which has been serving food-insecure residents on the Upper West Side for over 35 years. In 2023, J.R. cofounded RevolutionTV, a mutual aid group of content creators who make videos about community organizing and other revolutionary subjects. Follow J.R. on TikTok @jrmortimer.