Amalie Nash joins the American Journalism Project board, bringing decades of newsroom and philanthropic experience to boost the long-term sustainability of local news.
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The American Journalism Project has announced the appointment of veteran media leader Amalie Nash to its Board of Directors, marking a significant addition as the organization intensifies efforts to support and sustain local journalism.
Nash brings nearly three decades of experience spanning newsroom leadership, digital transformation, and media philanthropy—making her a key strategic voice at a time when local news outlets face mounting financial and operational challenges.
Currently serving at the Knight Foundation, Nash plays a pivotal role in guiding major investments to strengthen local news ecosystems. Her work combines hands-on newsroom experience with a broader philanthropic vision, offering a unique blend of strategy and execution.
Her appointment is expected to bolster the American Journalism Project’s mission to build a more resilient and sustainable future for local news organizations across the United States.
The organization, which focuses on funding and supporting nonprofit local newsrooms, has been at the forefront of efforts to revive community-based journalism amid industry-wide disruptions, declining revenues, and newsroom closures.
With Nash joining its board, the project gains deeper expertise as it continues to innovate new models for sustaining local journalism in an evolving media landscape.
