Kristyn Wellesley (she/her) is an award-winning multi-platform journalist with a passion for content strategy and data. Kristyn is currently the Senior Editor – Audience Development and Engagement for MediaNews Group/Tribune Publishing helping newsrooms connect and engage with audiences, focusing on building trust in local news and engaging historically marginalized communities. Having previously covering national tragic events, Kristyn also passionately advocates for the importance of prioritizing mental health in newsrooms and providing journalists the resources they need.