Welcome To Senate Press Secretaries Association

2009 Board Members

Ashley Glacel, President
Press Secretary, Aging Committee, Sen.
Herb Kohl (D-WI)

Lisa Wink, Vice President,
Communications Director, Senate
Chaplain’s office

Shana Marchio, Secretary
Press Secretary, Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO)

Katinka Podmaniczky, Treasurer
Deputy Press Secretary, Sen. Tom
Carper (D-DE)

Tory Mazzola, Director of Professional Development
Communications Director, Sen. John
Ensign (R-NV)

Stephanie Allen, Director of Special Projects
Communications Director, Sen. Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA)

Tara Hendershott, Director of Special Projects
Press Secretary, Sen. Robert Bennett (R-UT)

Patrick Devlin, Director of Special Projects

Communications Director, Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT)

"In the 1970s the Senate Press Secretaries Association was a pretty dismal group -- great people but lousy cheddar cheese and jug wine receptions. In the thirty-plus years since I was a member, the Assocation has really blossomed. There is attention to professional development, consideration of workplace issues of real relevance and, of course, a lot more fun. Bravo to those who built the bridge to the 21st century for the SPSA !"

Mike McCurry - SPSA Alumni & Former
White House Press Secretary, President Clinton

More than 40 years ago, the Senate Press Secretaries Association (SPSA) was founded as a bi-partisan forum for press secretaries from both sides of the senate floor to meet, mingle, and share ideas. Today the SPSA is the largest and most proactive of Capitol Hill's professional organizations aimed at communicators. Our events are held both on and off the Hill. The SPSA offers a year-round schedule of activities, including regular (approximately twice a month) breakfasts with notable guest speakers, media/career networking, fantastic social get-togethers and the invaluable, respected media trip to NYC in January.

The SPSA membership roll comprises a wide network of professionals who working in the gamut of communications positions. Our members work for U.S. Senators and Senate Committees. Our Alumni members include communicators from the U.S. House of Representatives, the Administration as well as associations, political organizations, public relations firms, and corporations. Events sponsored by SPSA provide unique opportunities to meet and learn from your peers – and perhaps land your next big job offer.