Martha Jane Nelson

Background

Nelson, Martha Jane was born on August 13, 1952 in Pierre, South Dakot. Daughter of Bernard Anton and Pauline Isabel Nelson.

Education

Bachelor, Barnard College, 1976.

Career

Managing editor, Signs: Journal of Women in Culture, New York City, 1976-1980; staff editor, Mississippi Magazine, New York City, 1980-1985; editor-in-chief, Women's Sports and Fitness Magazine, Palo Alto, California, 1985-1987; executive editor, Savvy, New York City, 1988-1989; editor-in-chief, Savvy, New York City, 1989-1991; assistant managing editor, People, 1993; founding editor, In Style Magazine, New York City, since 1993; executive producer television program, Celebrity Wedding-In Style, since 1997.

Achievements

• Martha Jane Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy Magazine editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Painting Space 122, New York City, 1982-1985, 95-, Urban Athletic Association. Member American Society Magazine Editors, Women in Film. F C.

Connections

Father:

Bernard Anton Nelson

Mother:

Pauline Isabel Nelson