Amalie Nash joins American Journalism Project Board of Directors
Knight Foundation vice president of journalism brings newsroom, transformation and philanthropy experience to AJP board
WASHINGTON — MARCH 31, 2026 — The American Journalism Project today announced the appointment of Amalie Nash to its board of directors. A veteran newsroom leader with nearly three decades of experience, Nash currently serves as vice president of journalism at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, where she leads national investments in local news.
Nash has worked across the local news ecosystem as an editor, news executive, transformation strategist and philanthropy leader, with a focus on building sustainable business models for journalism. Prior to her current role, she served as the Newsroom Transformation Initiative lead for the International News Media Association and head of transformation for the nonprofit National Trust for Local News. She was previously senior vice president of local news and audience development for Gannett//The USA TODAY Network, executive editor of The Des Moines Register and assistant managing editor at The Detroit Free Press. She also served as a coach for the Local Media Association’s Family and Independent Media Sustainability Lab.
“We’re at a critical moment for local news, and the need for sustainable models has never been clearer,” said Nash. “The American Journalism Project is helping lead the way by investing in organizations and supporting the systems they need to grow. I’m looking forward to joining the board and supporting that work.”
“Amalie brings an exceptional combination of editorial leadership, transformation experience and industry-level insight to our board,” said Sarabeth Berman, CEO of the American Journalism Project. “She has led local news at every level — as an editor, as an executive guiding transformation, strategy and audience growth, and now as a philanthropy leader helping shape investment in journalism nationally. Her experience will be invaluable as we continue working to build a stronger, more sustainable future for local news.”
“Our portfolio organizations are making real progress on sustainability and the questions we’re asking are only getting harder, not just for AJP but for the whole field. Amalie has been working on those questions from every angle and that perspective will make us sharper,” said Irving Washington, board chair of the American Journalism Project and SVP and Executive Director of the Health Information and Trust Initiative at KFF.
Her appointment adds deep newsroom and operational expertise to the American Journalism Project’s board and reflects a shared commitment with Knight Foundation to strengthening the long-term sustainability of local news.
About the American Journalism Project
The American Journalism Project is the first venture philanthropy organization dedicated to local news. We make catalytic investments in nonprofit news organizations and partner with communities to launch new outlets. Since 2019, we’ve invested in dozens of local news outlets, providing them with capital, strategic guidance and operational expertise to grow their reach and impact. By strengthening and scaling a sustainable field of local news organizations, we are working to ensure that people have access to the trusted, independent local journalism they need to participate in civic life.
Media contact: Roshni Neslage, Head of Communications, American Journalism Project, media@theajp.org, 954-526-1565