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 brendonsmithatemail [dot] gwu [dot] edu (brendonsmith[at]gwu[dot]edu).


Current Members

Claritza Jiménez, BA '05

Senior Producer, Politco Live

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Phillip I. Kent

Former CEO, Turner Broadcasting

Aaron Kwittken
Aaron Kwittken, BA '92

Founder & CEO, Prophet

Heather Moran, BA '95

Vice Chair, NCMPA Executive Director, Sixth & I

Reena Ninan
Reena Ninan, BA '01

Founder, Good Trouble Productions

Howard Opinsky
Howard Opinsky, BA '91

Founding Managing Partner, Opincon Strategies

Ted Segal
Ted Segal, BA '03

Founder and President, EJS Group

Andrew Springer
Andrew Springer, BA '09

Founder and CEO, NOTICE News

Chuck Todd, ATT '91-'94, HON '18

Political Director, Moderator NBC Universal Media

Scott Widmeyer
Scott Widmeyer

Chair, NCMPA Founder & Managing Partner, Widmeyer Communication


Emeriti Members

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