Kelsey Nicole Nelson

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Award-winning Media Personality, Speaker, Event Host and Communications/Marketing Specialist @ American University
Kelsey Nicole Nelson's Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
About Kelsey Nicole Nelson

Kelsey Nicole Nelson aka "KNN" is a trailblazing award-winning sports journalist, speaker and communications professional who has become an influential voice throughout the DMV region.Today, in addition to her media work, Kelsey is a multi-business owner of a podcast network and a media/communications consulting company (KryptiaNN LLC), a George Washington University professor in the School of Media and Public Affairs, where is launching a new Fall sports media class, and the Director of Communications for the National Foster Youth Institute.You can see and hear commonly on Peacock/NBC Sports, SiriusXM, FOX Sports Radio. She has appeared on MASN, CBC News, Amazon’s Sports Talk Prime, Alhurra TV, Roland Martin Unfiltered, FOX, SNY TV and more! Kelsey was part of the national #CIROCStands for Black Excellence Month celebration as they recognized powerful Black and brown women in sports journalism.Kelsey is the host/founder and executive producer of the “Listen In With KNN” sports and entertainment podcast. Kelsey previously worked as a part of the Washington Football Team's (now Washington Commanders) broadcast team. Kelsey was also an on-air host and contributor for Bally Sports National NBA coverage. Kelsey is a 2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner. For her work in sports, Kelsey was named the 2022 D.C. Media Person of the Year and the 2020 DMV Sports Media Person of the Year.” She was also recently awarded by Washington Women in PR, the National AfterSchool Association, W.O.W Global Magazine and the Thursday Network of the Greater Washington Urban League. Kelsey served as a co-host on "America Speaks," the central source for military-based news, discussion, and entertainment presented by Nation First Radio.Kelsey was also the national face for Grand Central SportsBook, the nation’s first independent sports book. Today, Kelsey is also a brand ambassador for Natalia-Me-gan Hair & Beauty.During the NFL season, Kelsey worked as a host for The Draft Network's weekly "Money Down" NFL sports betting Show, Tony McGee's Pro Football Plus television show on the MASN and as a member of the broadcast team where she served as a digital host for the then Washington Football Team with shows airing on NBC Sports Washington.Kelsey is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park and Georgetown University. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. CONTACT KNN-Email: Kelsey@Kelseynicolenelson.com Website: www.Kelseynicolenelson.comhttps://linktr.ee/KelseyNicoleNelsonhttps://kelseynicolenelson.info

Kelsey Nicole Nelson's Current Company Details
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Award-winning Media Personality, Speaker, Event Host and Communications/Marketing Specialist
Kelsey Nicole Nelson Work Experience Details
  • American University
    Color Commentator Women'S Basketball
    American University Nov 2024 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Color analyst for American University women's basketball games on ESPN+.
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  • Mentor
    Director Of Communications
    Mentor Aug 2024 - Present
    Boston, Ma, Us
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  • Atlantic 10 Conference
    Host
    Atlantic 10 Conference Jul 2024 - Present
    Us
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  • The George Washington University
    Lecturer
    The George Washington University Aug 2023 - Present
    Washington, D.C., Us
    Lecturer for “Introduction to News Writing and Reporting ” course in the School of Media & Public Affairs at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Also sit on the GW Senate Standing Committee on Athletics & Recreation.
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  • Forbesblk
    Member
    Forbesblk Apr 2023 - Present
    Jersey City, New Jersey , Us
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  • Nbc Sports
    On-Air Talent Brother From Another
    Nbc Sports Mar 2023 - Present
    Stamford , Ct, Us
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  • Mlbbro.Com
    Digital Content Reporter
    Mlbbro.Com Feb 2023 - Present
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  • Bally Sports
    On Air Host & Contributor
    Bally Sports Apr 2022 - Present
    On-Air contributor and host for Bally Sports National NBA coverage. Host of the daily weekday show "Last Night Tonight" which covers the 2022 NBA Playoffs and Finals.
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  • Kryptiann
    Ceo, President And Founder
    Kryptiann Feb 2022 - Present
    Lead storytelling efforts for this media and communications consulting company.
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  • Listen In With Knn
    Founder, Executive Producer & Host
    Listen In With Knn Mar 2017 - Present
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  • Tony Mcgee'S Pro Football Plus
    Co-Host And Analyst
    Tony Mcgee'S Pro Football Plus Nov 2021 - Present
    Serves as one of the co-hosts/analysts on the weekly Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) television show alongside former NFL legends discussing the Washington Football Team and news around the NFL.
  • Georgetown University School Of Continuing Studies
    Capstone Advisor
    Georgetown University School Of Continuing Studies May 2019 - Present
    Washington, D.C., Us
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  • Dc Office Of Cable Television, Film, Music And Entertainment
    Dkn Sports Tv Host
    Dc Office Of Cable Television, Film, Music And Entertainment Oct 2017 - Present
    Host for the District Knowledge Network (DKN) Sports television shows. Conduct interviews with special guests and create feature pieces based on the growing Washington, D.C. sports scene.
  • Fox Sports
    Multimedia Reporter/Social Media Producer And Writer For Fox Sports 1340Am
    Fox Sports Dec 2015 - Present
    -Social Media manager overseeing WNBA news and updates-Host of week radio show "Listen In With KNN." -As a writer I cover the NFL and NBA beats. -Co Host of "Three's A Crowd Sportscast", a weekly podcast on the station.
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  • Fox Sports
    Intern At Fox Sports University
    Fox Sports Jan 2016 - May 2016
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  • National Foster Youth Institute
    Director Of Communications
    National Foster Youth Institute Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
    Washinton, Dc, Us
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  • Learning Heroes (Us)
    Senior Manager Of External Relations
    Learning Heroes (Us) May 2021 - Apr 2023
    Arlington, Va, Us
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  • The Draft Network
    Host
    The Draft Network Sep 2021 - May 2022
    Scottsdale, Arizona, Us
    Host of the weekly "The Money Down" NFL sports betting show presented by BetPrep.
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  • Washington Football Team
    Broadcast And Digital Host
    Washington Football Team Aug 2020 - Sep 2021
    Ashburn, Va, Us
    As a digital host for the Washington Football Team's Unfiltered series Kelsey showcases the lighter side of the game through the lens of pop culture on "The Life" digital show and will blend music and fashion on "The Fit," digital show which will go inside players' wardrobes, review sneaker drops, debut clothing line collaborations and cover new Washington Football Team gear. Fans can view and engage with all the Unfiltered programming through the Washington Football Team's website, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, with limited content being teased through Instagram.Kelsey is also the host of the weekly “Washington Unfiltered” show which airs every Saturday morning at 9:30 am ET recapping all the Unfiltered Series content on NBC Sports Washington.
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  • America'S Promise Alliance
    Communications Manager
    America'S Promise Alliance Oct 2019 - May 2021
    Washington, Dc, Us
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  • Most Valuable Kids (Mvk)
    Board Member
    Most Valuable Kids (Mvk) Nov 2018 - May 2021
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  • National Sports Media Association (Nsma)
    Host, Sports Smarts Podcast Series
    National Sports Media Association (Nsma) Dec 2019 - Sep 2020
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Us
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  • Doral College
    Instructor
    Doral College Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
    Doral, Florida, Us
    Lead instructor for the "Introduction to Radio and Podcasting Course."
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  • Dmvstream.Com
    Sideline Reporter
    Dmvstream.Com Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
    Sideline reporter covering Georgetown University football. Multiple games appeared on DCW 50 and the Patriot League Network.
  • Big East Conference
    Sideline Reporter
    Big East Conference Jan 2018 - Feb 2020
    New York, Ny, Us
    Sideline reporter for the Big East Digital Network (BEDN) covering Georgetown University's Women's Basketball team.
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  • The Roundball Report On Pgctv
    Host/Reporter
    The Roundball Report On Pgctv Nov 2014 - Dec 2019
    Covering and discussing Maryland Terrapins basketball, the Georgetown Hoyas, local high school basketball, the Washington Wizards, NBA and collegiate basketball. Show airs twice a week on PGCTV on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m.Channel 76 on Comcast and channel 42 on Verizon.
  • Arena Football League
    Reporter
    Arena Football League May 2019 - Nov 2019
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us
    Team Reporter for the Washington Valor Arena Football League team.
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  • The Sideline Report
    Sideline Reporter
    The Sideline Report Nov 2015 - Nov 2019
  • National Alliance For Public Charter Schools
    Manager, Campaigns And Publications
    National Alliance For Public Charter Schools Apr 2018 - Oct 2019
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Help to lead the award-winning Discover Charters campaign which helped to create positive attention to the national conversation surrounding charter schools.
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  • Heritage Sports Radio Network (Hsrn)
    Multimedia On-Air Personality/ Sideline Reporter
    Heritage Sports Radio Network (Hsrn) Oct 2014 - Oct 2018
  • Esp Education & Leadership Institute
    Social Media Coordinator
    Esp Education & Leadership Institute Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
    Long Beach, California , Us
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  • Will To Win, Inc.
    Executive Media Director
    Will To Win, Inc. Dec 2014 - Mar 2018
    Bowie, Maryland, Us
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  • Jeff Power Tv Productions
    Reporter And Voice Over Artist
    Jeff Power Tv Productions Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
  • Copa Style Magazine And Copa Lifestyle News Network
    Senior Sports Editor
    Copa Style Magazine And Copa Lifestyle News Network Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
  • Georgetown University
    Graduate Intern, The Annual Fund For Georgetown Athletics And Hoyas Unlimited
    Georgetown University Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
    Washington, Dc, Us
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  • Laurel Tv
    Sports Features Reporter
    Laurel Tv Mar 2015 - May 2016
  • Atn Promo
    Atn Promo Team Member
    Atn Promo Feb 2014 - Feb 2016
    Agoura Hills, Ca, Us
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  • Most Valuable Kids (Mvk)
    Graduate Student Intern
    Most Valuable Kids (Mvk) Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
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  • The Musicianship
    Director Of Media
    The Musicianship May 2015 - Aug 2015
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
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  • Bryant Educational Leadership Group (Belg)
    Marketing & Communications Intern
    Bryant Educational Leadership Group (Belg) Aug 2014 - May 2015
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  • Publicsquare.Net
    Host/Moderator
    Publicsquare.Net Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
    Washington, Dc, Us
    As host/moderator I help moderate debates, on a variety of political topics. The debates are streamed online as well as accessible to audience viewers who send in questions to be answered live. Hosted the July 25th debate.See my profile here:http://www.publicsquare.net/moderators/
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  • Dmv Followers
    Writer/Correspondent
    Dmv Followers Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
    Work to develop and write stories weekly, covering everything from sports to fashion for residents of the DMV Area. See my articles here: http://www.dmvfollowers.com/author/kelseynelson/
  • Ripped Radio Network
    Radio Personality/Co-Host For "No Filter Sports"
    Ripped Radio Network May 2014 - Feb 2015
  • Nea
    Communicatons/Journalism Intern
    Nea Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
    Us
    As an intern in the NEA's communication department I work closely with the digital engagement team and editorial department to produce content that best exemplifies the NEA to our members. I assist in writing, producing, interviewing and researching and have helped on a wide array of projects. I also interned in the Creative Services Deportment helping with NEA video content. Link to published piece in "NEA Today": http://neatoday.org/2014/04/23/kennedy-center-program-improving-access-to-arts-for-all-students/
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  • University Of Maryland
    Teacher'S Assistant (Ta) For Journalism History, Roles And Structures
    University Of Maryland Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
    College Park, Md, Us
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  • University Of Maryland
    Student Aide/Office Assistant At The Office Of Undergraduate Studies
    University Of Maryland Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
    College Park, Md, Us
    Assist with front office duties, help with talking to students and parents about transferring to UMD-CP, and managed daily tasks.
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  • University Of Maryland
    Teacher’S Assistant For Student In University Course (Univ 100)
    University Of Maryland Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
    College Park, Md, Us
    Worked with a professor in an introductory freshman class, helping to assist with the overall curriculum and helping to facilitate discussion. I helped create weekly activities for the 30 college freshman students and created and graded assignments.
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  • Sb Nation
    Intern Testudo Times
    Sb Nation May 2014 - Dec 2014
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Cover everything related to Maryland football, basketball and the Big Ten Conference.
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  • Friends Of Anthony Brown
    Intern/Volunteer
    Friends Of Anthony Brown Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
  • Smartbrief
    Sales Department Intern
    Smartbrief Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    New York, Ny, Us
    As a sales department intern, I work researching information on prospective members and trade associations. I also use Salesforce to help identify needed information for clients.
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  • T. Howard Foundation - Diversity In Media
    Intern 2014 Class
    T. Howard Foundation - Diversity In Media May 2014 - Aug 2014
    Silver Spring, Md, Us
    In 2014, became apart of the 2014 Class of T. Howard interns, in a group of about 94 students from around the world. Also, selected as one of two social chairs for the DC location of about 12 interns helping to plan social, fun events in the Greater Washington Area. I was originally selected from a pool of over 600 applicants. The T. Howard Foundation’s mission is to diversify the media and entertainment industry by increasing the representation of minority young men and women within the industry.
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  • Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic
    News Production Intern
    Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic May 2014 - Aug 2014
    Assist with logging baseball games, assisting in creating highlights, managing switchboard to help air commercials and graphics,write script for broadcast, as well as going to the field to assist camera men with shooting SOTs and b-roll. Covered Tiger Woods 2014 Quicken Loans charity golf tournament at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md, Baltimore Ravens practice and the Washington Kastles.
  • Maryland Athletics
    Multimedia/Marketing/Communications Intern (Media Relations)
    Maryland Athletics Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
    Created mail-outs for Maryland women's basketball team. Create feature stories for the Maryland Athletics site and conduct interviews. Also assists with game operations.
  • The Minor Football League
    Host Of The Mfl Experience
    The Minor Football League Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
    Host of "The MFL Experience" which airs on cable networks, manage social media sites, Editor-In-Chief of the league's two newsletters and host various appearances.
  • Office Of Partnerships And Grant Services
    Intern
    Office Of Partnerships And Grant Services Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
    As a Philanthropy Fellow, under the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers’ in partnership with the University of Maryland’s Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership over the course of the 2013-2014 school year. As an intern with the Office of Partnerships andGrant Services I am helping and assisting with media outreach and promotion through use of social media and website visibility. I also assist in the grant writing process and am helping with the crowdfunding training in Partnership with GlobalGiving. Over the year I will in charge of the implementation of the Workforce Development Nonprofit Collaboration Pilot Program.See a write up here: http://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/s_wash/sec.asp?CID=18848&DID=50713See my article on crowdfunding here: http://opgs.dc.gov/release/taking-positive-step-non-profits-district-columbia-learning-how-use-crowdfunding-your
  • Washington Informer Newspaper
    Intern
    Washington Informer Newspaper Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
  • Nascar
    Integrated Marketing Communications Intern
    Nascar May 2013 - Aug 2013
    Daytona Beach, Florida, Us
    As a NASCAR Diversity intern, I work with NASCAR executives to develop the best strategic plan for maketing the brand. Developed ways to maximize content outreach by launching new innovative projects to help reach troubled markets trough radio, television and print mass media efforts.
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  • Live Unchained
    Marketing/Pr Intern
    Live Unchained Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
    Marketing representative, planning and promoting events while controlling all forms of social media.
  • University Of Maryland Help Center
    Counselor
    University Of Maryland Help Center Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
    Counsel callers with peer intervention and volunteer for crisis hotline.
  • U.S. Department Of Justice
    Prison Control Intern
    U.S. Department Of Justice May 2012 - Aug 2012
    Washington, Dc, Us
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  • Montgomery County Department Of Recreation
    Summer Camp Counselor
    Montgomery County Department Of Recreation Jun 2008 - Aug 2012
  • React Radio
    Intern
    React Radio Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Kelsey Nicole Nelson Education Details

  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown University
    Communications & Digital Media-Sports Industry Management (Sim)
  • University Of Maryland
    University Of Maryland
    Certificate In African-American Studies
  • Clarksburg High School
    Clarksburg High School

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Kelsey Nicole Nelson attended Georgetown University, University Of Maryland, Clarksburg High School.

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