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Marissa Nelson

Events Producer

Marissa Nelson is our events producer. She earned an undergraduate and master’s degrees in journalism at DePaul University. At DePaul, she helped found the university’s student magazine, 14 East, where she leveraged events and other engagement tools to better serve readers. More recently, Marissa produced for WTTW News’ Nightly News program “Chicago Tonight.”

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Latest from Marissa Nelson

These queer families — both given and chosen — are finding joy in being together

Amid the latest wave of anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans legislation, queer communities celebrate Pride through demonstrations, daily affirmations and art.

Marissa Nelson · June 30, 2023
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations shares what she sees on gender equity

To kick off International Women’s Day, The 19th’s Editor-at-Large Errin Haines interviewed Linda Thomas-Greenfield for a 19th event in New York City.

Marissa Nelson · March 8, 2023
How would you describe the future of the workforce?

This week, at our event in Austin, The 19th asked attendees to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the future of the workforce.

Myrka Moreno, Marissa Nelson · November 18, 2022

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Articles by

Marissa Nelson

These queer families — both given and chosen — are finding joy in being together

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations shares what she sees on gender equity

How would you describe the future of the workforce?

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