Nella Rohan is a mom, educator, and multidisciplinary writer in film journalism, poetry, and narrative nonfiction who has been writing professionally since 1998. Nella, who often produces work under the pseudonym Nella Fitzgerald, attended UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, where she earned a Master’s degree in Cinema and Media Studies. As a trauma-informed educator, Nella primarily instructs high school students in film and media studies and creative writing. She enjoys sharing her love for the arts and empowering students to think critically about the media they consume.

Nella maintains a robust involvement in the arts and literary worlds. She has previously worked as a Staff Writer for Shadow and Act. She is working on her first collection of personal essays and developing a podcast on the health benefits of developing a journaling practice. Nella is also a member of Art House Convergence, a national organization of independent cinema professionals. She resides in the Brewerytown section of North Philadelphia with her brilliant and talented teenage daughter.