Carol J. Kelly

Carol J. Kelly is a seasoned writer and editor with extensive experience across various media outlets. Currently a freelance writer/editor for theGrio since October 2021, Carol also serves as a writer/editor and communications specialist for the City University of New York, where responsibilities include crafting proposals, reports, and speeches for the Borough of Manhattan Community College's Department of Student Affairs. Previous roles include staff writer/editor for Gannett Newspapers, assistant news editor at The Wall Street Journal, and an adjunct lecturer at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Carol's educational background includes a B.A. in Media Communications and English, along with advanced coursework in Liberal Studies at The Graduate Center, CUNY, and a journalism fellowship at the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.