National Council
The National Council for Media and Public Affairs is the director's advisory body for SMPA.
Comprised of distinguished alumni and friends, the Council works to address issues impacting the growth and development of SMPA. In addition, members help to promote the mission of the George Washington University and SMPA through their work on the Council. Members serve on a volunteer basis, typically for three-year terms.
If you are interested in more information about the National Council, please contact Brendon Smith at [email protected].
Current Members
SVP, (retired) Client Solutions Nielsen Holdings
CEO Creative Media LLC
Anchor & Chief Political Correspondent, CNN
Managing Director of Living Links
Author and Journalist
Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker, and the co-anchor of NBC News Daily
Co-Chairman, Commission on Presidential Debates
DC Bureau Chief & Sr. Vice President, CNN
Lecturer
Reporter, European Politics, Media & Business, CNN
Literary Agent, The Kathryn Green Literary Agency
Senior Producer, Politco Live
Former CEO, Turner Broadcasting
Founder & CEO, Prophet
Vice Chair, NCMPA Executive Director, Sixth & I
Founder, Good Trouble Productions
Founding Managing Partner, Opincon Strategies
Founder and President, EJS Group
Founder and CEO, NOTICE News
Political Director, Moderator NBC Universal Media
Chair, NCMPA Founder & Managing Partner, Widmeyer Communication
Emeriti Members
President & CEO (retired) Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
Journalist & Photographer
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Media Services
Author and Journalist
Communications Consultant
Senior Vice President and Publishing Director, The Fashion Group
Chairman & CEO, Wilson Grand Communications