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Board of Directors

For descriptions of SPJ board positions, please consult SPJ's bylaws.

Read the SPJ board policy manual here. [Download PDF]

President

Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins
Email
@AshantiBlaize
Vice President

Emily Bloch
Email
@emdrums
Secretary-Treasurer

Daniela Ibarra
Email
@DanielaIbarraTV
 

Directors At-Large

Kevin Z. Smith
Email
@ethicsmith

Adam Sennott
Email

Carolyn Burt
Audience Engagement Producer
Southern California News Group
Email
@CarolynBurt_

Wesley Wright
Email
@Wesley___Wright

Chris Vacarro
Email
@ChrisVaccaro

Reginald Hardwick
News/Public Affairs Director
Illinois Public Media
Email
@RegWKAR

Looking for Regional Coordinators?

Please note: Regional Coordinators no longer serve on SPJ's board of Directors. You can find them over here.

For more information about this change, consult SPJ's bylaws.

Board policies and resources

– Board of Directors Policy Manual [PDF]
– Regional Coordinators Guide
– SPJ Sponsorship Policy (approved 9/12/20) [PDF]
– Regional Directors' Spring Conference Guide [PDF]
– Regional Directors' Mark of Excellence Awards Guide [PDF]
– SPJ stipend guidelines (updated 9/8/14) [PDF]
– Expense report form [PDF]
– Regional fund oversight [PDF]
– Chapter finance rules (pro) [PDF]
– Chapter finance rules (campus)

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