Nashia Baker

Nashia Baker, Associate Digital Editor for Martha Stewart
Title: Associate Digital Editor
Education: University of Kansas
Location: New York, NY
Expertise: Home, Weddings, Beauty and Wellness, Gardening, News

Nashia has always had a passion for storytelling. Ever since she was young, she has loved learning more about other people and sharing their stories. She brings this genuine approach to her work in the journalism field, as she interviews creatives for the Self Made series, celebrates couples around the world by overseeing the Real Weddings franchise, and relays the latest news across home and lifestyle industries worldwide in her day-to-day work.

Highlights:

  • 5+ years of professional journalism experience
  • Writes through the lens of authentic, long-form storytelling
  • Planning committee member for Dotdash Meredith's Black employee affinity group
  • Red carpet interviewer and editorial representative at journalism conferences and events on behalf of Dotdash Meredith

Experience

Nashia Baker is a dedicated journalist with a love of sharing authentic, original stories with audiences around the world. Nashia's work has been featured in globally leading publications and she formally served as an editor for House Beautiful and Delish.

She makes it her mission to uplift those around her and celebrate their voices through her work. In addition to working as a member of the Martha Stewart and Martha Stewart Weddings teams, Nashia has worked as an editorial lead and planning committee member for Dotdash Meredith's Black employee affinity group to honor and share the contributions of Black people and people of color in the world of media and entertainment.

Education

Nashia graduated from the University of Kansas as a journalism major, with a news and information focus, and as a Spanish minor. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree following her undergraduate education and served as an honorary member of the journalism school during President Obama's visit to the university, a letter winner and academic All-American as a cross country and track and field athlete, and a multimedia journalist for the university.

About Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, teaches and inspires over 7 million readers a month with tested-until-perfected recipes, elevated home and entertaining ideas, and creative DIY projects. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

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