Abby Russell

Abby Russell is an Emmy-nominated producer and communications strategist specializing in brand storytelling, content production, marketing, and PR. As CEO of Nuforms Media and Mothers of Invention, she leads award-winning campaigns for corporate, nonprofit, and educational clients, including Coursera, TED, Columbia Business School, Ogilvy, and PBS. With a background in journalism and comedy production, Abby's directing and producing portfolio spans branded content, documentaries, and educational media, earning recognition from multiple Telly, James Beard, and Communicator Awards. She began her career in multimedia journalism at NY1 News, where she worked as a writer, reporter, and producer for a series with The New York Times. A passionate educator and coach, Abby serves on the adjunct faculty at NYU and holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University.