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].
Nana Agyemang, BA '16
Founder & CEO Every Stylish Girl
Judi Allen
SVP, (retired) Client Solutions Nielsen Holdings
John Barth
CEO Creative Media LLC
Dana Bash, BA '93, HON '22
Anchor & Chief Political Correspondent, CNN
A'Lelia Bundles
Author and Journalist
Frank Fahrenkopf
Co-Chairman, Commission on Presidential Debates
Sam Feist
DC Bureau Chief & Sr. Vice President, CNN
Kathy Green, BA '77, P'15
Literary Agent, The Kathryn Green Literary Agency
Hadas Gold, BA '10, MA '12
Reporter, European Politics, Media & Business, CNN
Claritza Jimenez, BA '05
Senior Producer, Politco Live
Phillip I. Kent
Former CEO, Turner Broadcasting
Aaron Kwittken BA '92
Founder & CEO, Prophet
Heather Moran, BA '95
Vice Chair, NCMPA Executive Director, Sixth & I
Reena Ninan, BA '01
Founder, Good Trouble Productions
Howard Opinsky, BA '91
Managing Director, S-3 Group
Ted Segal, BA '03
Founder and President, EJS Group
Susan Smirnoff, BA '74, P '09
Communications Consultant
Carol Smith, BA '71
Senior Vice President and Publishing Director, The Fashion Group
Andrew Springer, BA '09
Founder and CEO, NOTICE News
Chuck Todd, ATT '91-'94, HON '18
Political Director, Moderator NBC Universal Media
Scott Widmeyer
Chair, NCMPA Founder & Managing Partner, Widmeyer Communication
Emeriti Members
Berl Brechner, BA '68
Journalist & Photographer
Char Beales, BA '73
President & CEO (retired) Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
Joan Gillman, MA '91
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Media Services
Barbara Bradley Hagerty
Author and Journalist
Paul O. Wilson
Chairman & CEO, Wilson Grand Communications