Kelsey Tolchin-Kupferer

Kelsey is a journalist and educator from Columbia, Missouri. She works with teens to produce radio stories and podcasts for RadioActive Youth Media, KUOW’s journalism program for young people. Before coming to RadioActive, Kelsey ran an outdoor experiential education program at the University of Missouri, designed educational programs for the True/False Film Fest, and started a youth radio journalism program at KBIA-FM. Kelsey graduated from the University of Missouri with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and sociology and a master’s degree in nonprofit management. When she’s not working, you can find Kelsey riding her bike and listening to podcasts. [Name pronunciation: KELL-see TOAL-shin CUP-fur-er]

Location: Seattle

Languages: English

Pronouns: she/her/hers