Meet Our Team

Katelyn McSherry

Publisher

Katelyn has lived in Newport County for 25 years and is excited to lead the publication as its new Publisher. Early in her career, Katelyn worked for local publications, including Newport Life Magazine, The Newport Daily News and the Newport Mercury. She’s looking forward to ushering the magazine into its next era. Email her at kmcsherry@newportlifemagazine.com.

Helena Touhey

Managing Editor

Helena has lived in Newport County for 35 years and is excited to lead the publication as a veteran journalist of the area. Her career began in the newsroom of The Newport Daily News, where she worked from 2011-2018. More recently, she’s worked as a freelance writer and editor, crafting stories for many local publications, including Newport Life. Helena is a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, and Newport has been home for the past ten years. She’s thrilled to join the magazine team as Managing Editor and looks forward to highlighting stories from and about the community. Email her at htouhey@newportlifemagazine.com.

Miss an issue? Read Helena’s From the Editor notes here.

Brennan Cluff

Marketing Coordinator

Brennan is a recent graduate of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a lifelong resident of Middletown. She’s happy to be back on the island and expanding the magazine’s digital storytelling and community reach. Email her at bcluff@newportlifemagazine.com.

Emilee Angell

Marketing Coordinator

Emilee is a 2022 graduate of Salve Regina University, where she studied English Communications with a minor in Film Studies. She joined the team in September and is excited to contribute her editorial and graphic design skills to sharing stories that reveal the true essence of the Newport Life. Email her at eangell@newportlifemagazine.com.