Liz Kelly Nelson

Founder, Project C

Liz Kelly Nelson is a leader in journalism innovation, dedicated to helping independent journalists and media creators build sustainable careers in a rapidly evolving media landscape. With a background in newsroom leadership, digital media strategy and creator economy expertise, Liz has worked across the journalism ecosystem — supporting reporters and journalism creators across mediums, advising media startups and collaborating with major institutions on the future of independent journalism. As the founder of Project C, a concept she developed during her 2024 Sulzberger Fellowship at Columbia University’s Graduate School of journalism, she is focused on empowering journalists to embrace new models, find sustainable revenue and create impactful work outside of traditional media structures. Prior to Project C, Liz led teams at Vox, USA Today, Gannett and AOL.