Makena Kelly: Shaping the Intersection of Tech, Politics, and Business

The Verge's politics reporter covers groundbreaking investigative news, contributing to a deeper understanding of digital and political landscapes.

Makena Kelly, a politics reporter for The Verge, covers investigative news at the intersection of tech, politics, and business.
Since joining The Verge in 2018, Kelly has reported on topics such as the emergence of a 'fandom' style of American politics, Nextdoor's 'Karen Problem,' and Facebook's tech regulation hearings.
Kelly's work has been featured on NPR's 1A and WNYC's 'On the Media.'
Before her tenure at Vox Media, Kelly served as an editorial intern at CQ Roll Call and a reporting intern at the Lincoln Journal Star.
Kelly graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in English.