Background
Esta Sherr is the digital communications and marketing manager at Bellwether.
Esta has more than a decade of experience in digital storytelling, journalism, and communications. She brings a deep understanding of the digital ecosystem, education media coverage, and digital audience engagement to her role at Bellwether.
Prior to Bellwether, Esta was a digital news reporter at Maine Public, where she wrote and produced multimedia stories, expanding the outlet’s news coverage across digital platforms. Esta also has experience at MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), producing television segments for Andrea Mitchell Reports. There, she covered national politics, the 2020 election, racial justice protests, and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on education. Before that, Esta reported national education stories for NBC News, where she also produced short documentaries and educational video series, helped launch a Webby Award-winning parenting website, wrote and produced episodes for a daily news show for kids, and traveled across the country to produce live-audience broadcasts in partnership with local NBC affiliate stations that put a spotlight on local education systems.
Originally from Wisconsin, Esta graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in graphic design. She currently lives in Maine with her wife, son, and two rescue dogs. They spend most weekends outdoors hiking, skiing, or swimming.
Why I Do This Work
I’ve spent my career dedicated to sharing stories and information that enable people to better understand the world and participate within their communities. Education serves this same purpose and is the foundation of fostering informed and engaged citizens. I believe every child deserves the opportunity to access quality education that will allow them to participate, thrive, and ultimately shape our world.
