#advisory-board

#advisory-board

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (January 28, 2026) - Poynter, a global leader in journalism, is pleased to welcome six new members to its National Advisory Board. The board brings together experienced leaders who offer strategic insight and fresh perspectives to support Poynter's mission of strengthening journalism in service to democracy, public trust and truth. The new members are: Katie den Daas, senior vice president of global newsgathering, ABC News Julie Pace, senior vice president and executive editor of The Associated Press Hari Sreenivasan, journalist and a host of "Amanpour and Company" Bala Sundaramoorthy, president and chief operating officer of Times Publishing Company Wendi C. Thomas, f ounder and investigative editor of MLK50: Justice Through Journalism Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise and former White House correspondent

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Frances Fitzgerald has opted to join Teneo's advisory board instead of pursuing a presidential bid, reflecting a trend of former officials joining PR firms post-office.

CEO of Teneo Ireland, Michael O'Keeffe, stated, 'Her leadership at the highest levels of government and her deep understanding of policymaking - both nationally and in Europe - make her an invaluable addition to our advisory team.'

Teneo plays a key role in advising many of Ireland's most prominent organisations. I hope to bring my experience to help leaders navigate the new challenges ahead.

Kennedy's claim of naming a GWU doctor to a federal vaccine advisory board is false, as the named individual has not taught there in years.