In memory of the late Nathaniel Kronisch, CEO of Buying Time Digital, the Washington Media Scholars Foundation established the Nathaniel Kronisch Memorial Scholarship to honor his lasting impact on the digital media industry.
Through this scholarship, WMSF aims to recognize and support students who demonstrate creativity, curiosity, and a strong commitment to the evolving world of digital media.
Thanks to the generous donations received in Nathaniel’s memory, we are thrilled to announce that we are able to award two scholarships this year. We are pleased to introduce this year’s recipients of the Nathaniel Kronisch Memorial Scholarship:
Gilliane Russell (University of South Carolina): Currently works as both a Creative Strategist and Account Manager with direct media buying internship experience, demonstrating the exact client-focused, strategic campaign execution that defined Nathaniel’s agency work.
Colleen Golden (Ithaca College): Creative Director of an in-house advertising agency who has grown her creative team by 50% while managing real client campaigns, perfectly balancing strategic thinking with creative execution at a professional level.
Both recipients exemplify the qualities Nathaniel valued — innovative thinking, a passion for digital media, and a drive to shape the future of the industry. We are proud to support their continued academic and professional journeys.
Please join us in congratulating Gilliane and Colleen on this achievement.
We remain grateful for Nathaniel’s enduring legacy and look forward to continuing to support future leaders in digital media through this scholarship.
