NAHJ National Board of Directors Announces New National Executive Director

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February 22, 2022

NAHJ National Board of Directors Announces New National Executive Director

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(Washington, D.C.) – The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) has selected David Peña Jr., a national association and nonprofit leader from San Antonio, Texas, as its new executive director. Peña will take the helm effective immediately.

As a respected national executive, Peña has served as executive director for the National Hispanic Business Association, the Hispanic Dental Association, President for College & Universities at ALPFA National, and President of The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. Peña’s civic involvement is as diverse as his work history. He has served on multiple boards at the local, regional and national levels for numerous cultural, business, service and health organizations which serve the general public, Asian, Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities.

The impact of his 20+ years creating programs, scholarships, mentorships and connections is well known, having helped launch the careers of thousands of emerging Latino leaders in business, finance, accounting, dentistry, entrepreneurship and other diverse industries.

“The national board is extremely pleased that David Peña Jr. will join the NAHJ as Executive Director,” said NAHJ Board President Nora López. “We are confident that David’s diverse experience and knowledge of member relations will benefit members and partners, making him a valuable asset in this critical position.”

 “I am honored, and I look forward to working with NAHJ members, leaders, partners and sponsors in building on its strong history while creating opportunities for Latinos to be represented at all levels and in visible and impactful roles,” said David Peña Jr. “It is an immense privilege for me to join the thousands of members and allies whose commitment to truth and advocacy for freedom of the press are at the core of their livelihoods.” 

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About the NAHJ

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the largest organization of Latino journalists in the United States and dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. The mission of NAHJ is to increase the number of Latinos in the newsrooms and to work toward fair and accurate representation of Latinos in the news media. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists. NAHJ is a national network which includes working journalists, journalism students, other media-related professionals, and journalism educators. For more information, please visit NAHJ.org or follow on Twitter @NAHJ.

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