Jon Perroni
Joined Atlas Obscura in 2026
Jon Perroni is an endurance athlete, explorer, storyteller, and student of esoteric traditions whose work is inspired by a lifelong passion for the outdoors, conservation, and the enduring relationship between people and the natural world. A graduate of Fordham University with a degree in anthropology, he combines academic curiosity with firsthand experience exploring diverse landscapes through endurance sports. Jon serves as a captain of Midnight Runners NYC, part of a global running community that has fostered meaningful international connections through movement and adventure. He is also a member of The Explorers Club, maintains membership in several private societies dedicated to the study of philosophy and esoteric traditions, and contributes to citizen science initiatives that support environmental research. As a Production Aid at Silent Flight Studios, he helps bring stories of wildlife, conservation, and exploration to life through documentary filmmaking.
