Welcome To Senate Press Secretaries Association

2008 Board Members

Greg Keeley, President
Communications Director, Sen. John
Barrasso (R-WY)

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

Margaret McPhillips, Secretary
Press Secretary, Sen. Thad Cochran
(R-MS)

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

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

Steve Wymer, Director Special Projects
Director of Communications, Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO)

Joanna Kuebler, Director Professional Development
Communications Director, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)

Sarah Stevenson, Director Professional Development

Deputy Press Secretary, Sen. Robert Bennett (R-UT)

Jesse Broder Van Dyke, Director,
New Media Press Secretary, Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI)

"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 Alumini & 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.