About SPJ/LA
Founded in 1934, the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is devoted to supporting Southern California journalists and ensuring they can carry out their jobs unimpeded. SPJ/LA works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists, promote high standards of ethical behavior, and protect First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and the press.
SPJ/LA chapter bylaws
Membership
This is an exhilarating time for the news business. It's also a little bit scary. The practice of gathering and delivering news is rapidly evolving and many sectors of the industry are in upheaval. Joining the Greater L.A. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists can help you meet Southern California journalists, learn about the work they do and help the next generation enter this exciting profession.
Board Officers
Alexi Chidbachian
Producer, FOX 11 Los Angeles
Kate Cagle
Anchor, Spectrum News 1
Rick Montanez
Reporter, KCBS
Elizabeth Marcellino
Communications consultant, Chief Executive Office of Los Angeles County
Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins
Journalism Professor, Santa Monica College
Board of Directors
Columnist and Former Political Aide
Business News Anchor, 790 KABC
Multimedia Journalist, Saxtononcars.com
Freelance Writer
Chief Program Officer for the Solutions Journalism Network
Producer, Good Day LA FOX 11
SPJ Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair
LA Times reporter
Senior Editor, The Rafu Shimpo
Assistant Professor, Cal State University, Northridge
Director of Student Media, Loyola Marymount University
Associate Board Members
Senior Editor, Southern California News Group
Editor, City News Service
Freelance Journalist
Journalism Professor, University of La Verne
Leadership
Members of the Board of Directors are elected by the general membership to serve three-year terms. Elections are held in December, with terms starting in January.
SPJ/LA has committees devoted to ethics, advocacy, diversity, scholarships, Freedom of Information and other topics. A full list of those committees can be found here.
Meeting Minutes
The SPJ/LA Board of Directors meets monthly. Minutes of those meetings can be found here.