Haley Velasco

Haley Velasco is a seasoned journalist and editor with extensive experience in audience development and engagement. Currently serving as a Senior Editor for News Audience Development at McClatchy, Haley manages strategies to grow audience and subscriptions across multiple newsrooms while leading data-driven journalism initiatives. Additionally, Haley teaches as an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University, focusing on Social Media in Journalism & Public Relations. Previous roles include Social Media Editor and Digital Publishing Editor at The Wall Street Journal, along with freelance reporting and writing positions at various organizations. Haley holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University.