Anastasia Scott is an Assistant Editor at Discover Magazine. Her work focuses on bringing clarity to scientific studies covering ancient societies, animal behavior, the human body, and space. 

Before joining Discover, Anastasia worked in editorial and communications roles within the fintech industry, where she developed a strong foundation in research-driven storytelling and precise, accessible writing. 

Anastasia holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Western University and a postgraduate certificate in Professional Writing and Communications from Humber College. She most recently completed specialized training in copyediting and editorial development at Simon Fraser University. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring wild spaces and volunteering with wildlife conservation projects.