www.KelseyNicoleNelson.com
Sports/Entertainment Reporter
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.
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!
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 kindles and other electronic devices to children and families impacted by the digital divide widened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listen In With KNN
Ep. 173 Ft. Special Guest Ginny Hilfiger
Ep. 172 Ft. Special Guest Mia "Killer Bee" Ellis
Ep. 172 Ft. Special Guest Mia "Killer Bee" Ellis
On this special edition of “Listen in With KNN” presented by FOX Sports Radio, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson welcomed in Ginny Hilfiger, who is the Chief Creative Officer of The Messi Store, an apparel collection by soccer superstar Leo Messi. Listen here.
Ep. 172 Ft. Special Guest Mia "Killer Bee" Ellis
Ep. 172 Ft. Special Guest Mia "Killer Bee" Ellis
Ep. 172 Ft. Special Guest Mia "Killer Bee" Ellis
On this special edition of “Listen in With KNN” presented by FOX Sports Radio, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson welcomed in special guest former University of Toledo and Loyola University of Maryland men’s basketball star Justin Drummond to the show. Listen here.
Events
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Kelsey was a featured panelist on the “Play Like a Girl: Women in Sports” Women’s Roundtable series presented by the National Black MBA Association, Inc. DC chapter. Register here.
Past Events
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Kelsey served as a panelist on the Innovation in Isolation: IG Live webinar presented by the National Association of Black Journalists' Sports Task Force.