Ryan Kellett

Ryan Y. Kellett has extensive work experience in the media industry. Ryan Y. currently serves as a Board Member for the Online News Association. Prior to that, they worked as an Audience coach/consultant for Blue Engine Collaborative. Ryan Y. also held the position of VP of Audience at Axios.

Before joining Axios, Kellett spent a significant amount of time at The Washington Post, where they held various roles including Senior Director of Audience, Director of Audience, Editor of Search/Social/Audience, National Digital Editor for the 2012 Presidential Election, and Engagement Producer. During their time at The Washington Post, they were involved in developing news products, optimizing online article templates, and leading crowd sourced news efforts.

Kellett's earlier work experience includes being a Research Consultant and a Web Development Student Consultant at Middlebury College. Ryan Y. was also a Social Media Intern at National Public Radio and a Beijing Olympics Fixer at KTSF 26. Additionally, they worked as a Research Assistant at Splitworks, where they collected and analyzed consumer behavior in China.

Overall, Kellett has a diverse background in audience development, digital strategy, and media management.

Ryan Y. Kellett attended Middlebury College from 2006 to 2009, where they obtained a B.A. degree in International Politics and Economics. In 2021, they completed the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) offered by the Asian American Journalists Association.