Nicholas Russo

Nicholas Russo has had a diverse career, starting in media and radio as a Program Director at WMUA 91.1 FM before becoming a Media Action Organizer at Free Press Media Reform. Nicholas then became a Freelance Researcher and Adviser to the Board of Directors at Valley Free Radio followed by a Production Assistant at New England Public Radio. Russo then started working for nonprofits, as an Organizing and Events Coordinator at Free Press and later as a Policy Program Associate at New America. Nicholas then began working as a Freelance Communications Consultant before becoming an Events Coordinator at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. Most recently, they held several roles at Pedal Movement, including as the Chief Executive Officer, President of Operations, VP of Operations & Bikeshare Program Manager, and Marketing and Communications Director.

Nicholas Russo received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with an individual concentration in International Telecommunication Policy, Media Reform, and Community Media from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012. Nicholas went on to earn a Master of Public Policy degree from the same university with a concentration in broadband and telecom policy from 2011 to 2013. In addition, they obtained a certification as a League Cycling Instructor from the League of American Bicyclists, but the month and year of their achievement are unknown.