Board of Directors

The ONA Board guides the association in its mission to inspire innovation and excellence among digital journalists

Under the bylaws, the board may comprise up to 15 voting members. Elections are held in September/October each year, surrounding the annual ONA Conference. Terms are for two years and begin on Jan. 1.

Current Officers

ONA Board President
Editor, Newsroom Development & Support
The New York Times
ONA Board Vice-President
Senior Vice President, Streaming Video Services
Hearst Television
ONA Board Secretary
Executive Editor
The Globe and Mail
ONA Board Treasurer
2025 Nieman-Berkman Fellow
Harvard University

Other Members

Angela Chao
Head of Global News and Director of Content
Healthline Media
President and CEO
Texas Public Radio
Donesha Aldridge
Executive Producer of Digital Content
WXIA 11Alive
Senior Newsletter Content Strategist
Sofi
Editor-in-chief
Documented
Grantee Engagement and Support Manager
Press Forward
Presenter and Senior Producer
AJ+
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CEO and Co-Founder
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Rodney Gibbs
Head of Audience and Product
The National Trust for Local News
Editor-in-Chief
Teen Vogue

At-Large Members

President Emeritus
Rich Jaroslovsky, Vice President for Content, SmartNews, Inc.

All officers and board members elected or appointed per bylaws.

Committees

ONA committees and advisory boards are chaired and run by Board members.

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Elections

To run for the board, members in good standing must be nominated and declare their candidacy.

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