About

Hi, I’m Mary Chellis Nelson.

I’m a creative director based in Louisville, Kentucky. Creating immersive experiences that inspire hearts and minds brings me the most joy and energy.

History

Atria Senior Living, Group Creative Director
2022-Present

CareerBuilder
2021

Louisville Magazine, Managing Editor
2012-2021

Louisville Bride Magazine, Editor
2013-2021

Education

University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
2012

Awards

City and Regional Magazine Awards
Winner, General Excellence
Louisville Magazine staff
(2020)

Louisville Central Community Centers
Community Service Award for impact on west Louisville
Louisville Magazine staff
(2019)

Society of Professional Journalists, Louisville
Several first-place awards in business and food writing
(2014-2016)

Nonprofit

Louisville Central Community Centers:

  • Board member since 2019
  • Chaired the 2021 West Louisville Economic Mobility Summit, helping shape program content, marketing and fundraising;
    plus, led a panel discussion with employers, data analysts and job seekers exploring the current labor market and solutions to the workforce crisis

Let’s Collaborate!