Kelsey Nicole Nelson

Sports/Entertainment Reporter

Recent Experience

Kelsey Nicole Nelson is a leading broadcast journalist, public relations/marketing specialist and event host. As a freelance sports reporter/anchor Kelsey has covered some of the top sporting events on a local, state and national level — making a true mark in the sports media industry. Even at a young age, Kelsey continues to grow her brand as a journalist and has become a well-known personality in the area. Today, she works with Bally Sports national as an on-air contributor for NBA playoffs basketball coverage.

Hosting

From hosting televised broadcast programs, to awards dinners and much more, Kelsey brings an excitement factor to every event with a charisma, intelligence, grace and power. Book her now to host your next special event.

Accomplishments

Most recently, Kelsey was recognized as the "DMV Sports Media Person of the Year." For her work in sports media she's also been named to the WKYS "Top 30 Under 30" class! Kelsey has received executive citations in the state of Maryland and has been recognized for her broadcast work, academic achievements and for her community work.

Mentorship

Kelsey continues to be a pillar in the community helping to educate the next generation of young broadcasters. In addition to mentoring students at Doral College where she teaches, Kelsey serves on the Board of the Most Valuable Kids Organization and as an ambassador for the National Association of Black Journalists Sports Task Force.

About Kelsey

Kelsey was born and raised in a sports family! The daughter of an avid Gramblinite, Kelsey grew up in a world of Bayou Classics and played a variety of sports growing up. She then went on to study Broadcast Journalism at the University of Maryland-College Park and Georgetown University. Today Kelsey works as a freelancer who has worked with SB Nation, NASCAR, ESPN Radio, FOX Sports Radio, the Big East Digital Network and lots more!

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The Professor

Kelsey is an instructor at Doral College where she teaches "Intro to Radio and Podcasting (MMC 2122 Radio)" and helps to manage the students work on Slam! Radio on Sirius XM Ch. 145.

Books Break Borders

Books Breaking Borders: Books To End Educational Bankruptcy is a community action project designed to donate books and educational resources to underprivileged children in the DMV. This is a project Kelsey founded as Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellow at the University of Maryland. It is a project that she is currently leading donating books, kindles and other electronic devices to children and families impacted by the digital divide widened by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date the group has donated books and school supplies to over thousands of children in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area.

Brand Ambassador

Kelsey is an official ambassador for Natalia Me-gan Hair & Beauty brand.

Award-Winning Listen In With KNN Podcast

LIWKNN Ep. 218 Ft. Special Guest Jo Madden

On this special edition of "Listen in With KNN '' presented by FOX Sports Radio, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson welcomed special guest Author, Educator, and Baltimore Sports Fanatic Carlos J. Avent. The duo discussed Lamar Jackson's highly paid new contract extension, Jackson's new offensive weapons in Baltimore under a new offensive coordinator, the NFL schedule release and NBA Playoffs. Listen to the full show here. #LIWKNN #ListenInWithKNN

LIWKNN Ep. 218 Ft. Special Guest Jo Madden

On this special edition of "Listen in With KNN '' presented by FOX Sports Radio, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson welcomed special guest Rob Knox, an award-winning strategic communications professional who now serves as the the Senior Director of Strategic Communications at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Listen to the full show here. #LIWKNN #ListenInWithKNN

Events

Recent Panels

As Vice President of the Washington Association of Black Journalists, Kelsey moderated, created and participated in a panel focused on the double standards in sports after the media coverage of LSU star player Angel Reese.

Recent Events

Recent Panels

Kelsey was recently honored as a winner in the non-profit category by Washington Women in Public Relations, for her tireless work in the community. She was named to the 2023 Emerging Leaders Awards Class. See full press release here.