Leadership

The National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists. It serves its members through activities that bolster their skills, through services that meet the changing needs of the global communications profession, and through social activities that build a vital media community in Washington and across the world. The Club is where news happens in the nation’s capital and is a vigorous advocate of press freedom worldwide.

The Board of Governors is the governing body of the Club. The business and affairs of the Club are managed by or under the direction of the Board. The Board of Governors shall adopt rules for the conduct of the members of the Club and create an environment that supports the goals and purpose of the institution.

Officers

President
Mike Balsamo
The Associated Press

Vice President
Alisa Parenti
Bloomberg News

Treasurer
Poonam Sharma
Global Strat View

Secretary
Mark Schoeff Jr.
CQ Roll Call

Membership Secretary
Steve Reilly
CBS News & Stations

Board of Governors

Jessica Mendoza
Wall Street Journal

Tara Copp
The Associated Press

Steve Herman
Voice of America

Herb Jackson
Bloomberg Industry Group

Elvina Nawaguna
Punchbowl News

Alison Snyder
Axios

Mark Walker
New York Times

Board of Governors - Communicator

Karen Addis
Addis Communications

Debra Silimeo
Silimeo Group

Maria Rodriguez
Vanguard Communications

Ex Officio

Ex officio
Emily Wilkins
CNBC

Ex officio
Ed Kelley
Dean Emeritus, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication