Shelby Stewart

Shelby Stewart is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in journalism and content management. Currently serving as an Associate Editor at Essence Communications Inc. since July 2023, Shelby oversees content for ESSENCE.com, focusing on newsletter curation and website management. Prior contributions include roles as a Contributing Writer and Freelance Writer for Okayplayer, a News Editor, and Senior Staff Writer at Houstonia Magazine, as well as freelance work for various publications such as Business Insider and Nike, where Shelby contributed to the Air Force One campaign. Shelby holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Dillard University.