Piano Talk: John Towriss

You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.

Sep 19 2025

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Sep 19, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Truman Lounge

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Madison Siciliano

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Special Event

Join us for a Piano Talk with John Towriss, veteran media strategist, former CNN executive, and founder of Envoy Strategy Group, on Friday, September 19 at  6 p.m. in the Truman Lounge.

John spent over 20 years at CNN, helping shape the network from its early days into a global news leader. He served as Deputy Bureau Chief and Director of News Coverage in Washington, and as Executive Producer of Special Events, leading major political and international coverage.

Following CNN, he led reputation strategy at The McGinn Group and later founded Envoy Strategy Group, advising on media, diplomacy, and crisis communications around the world.

Piano Talks are intimate, off-the-record conversations designed for Young Members to ask candid questions and engage directly with leaders in journalism and communications. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear John’s unique perspective and career reflections.