Background
Young, Nerissa Ann was born on June 3, 1965 in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of James Weldon and Norene Amie Young.
Young, Nerissa Ann was born on June 3, 1965 in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of James Weldon and Norene Amie Young.
Bachelor of Science in education, Concord College, 1987; Master of Arts in journalism, Marshall University, 1993.
Radio personality WMTD Radio, Hinton, West Virginia, 1986-1988, 89-90. Teacher Monroe County Schools, Union, 1988-1989, 90-91. Journalist The Register-Herald/Beckley Newspapers, 1993—2002.
Employee Oklahoma State University School Journalism & Broadcasting, 2002—2003, Department Mass Communications, Shepherd University, 2004—2007, Marshall University Würzburg-Page Pittsburgh School Journalism & Mass Communications, since 2007.
Pianist, choir member, drama director Fairview Baptist Church, Forest Hill, West Virginia, since 1982. Camp counselor Summers County 4-H Camp, Hinton, 1985-1989, 94-95. Member West Virginia Professional chapter Society Professional Journalists (secretary/treasurer 1994-1995,vice president 1995-1996, president since 1996, national ethics committee 1995-1997).