Board Members

Mr. Wymer serves as Communications Advisor to Senator Mike Enzi in his role as Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Formerly Colorado Senator Wayne Allard’s Communications Director, Steve began his time in the Senate on the staff of Oregon Senator Gordon H. Smith. A graduate of the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication at Washington State University, Steve maintains an active interest in leadership development in East Africa, having made several trips to the region to train young leaders on behalf of the U.S. State Department. Steve has served on the SPSA Board for three years and leads the board’s continued efforts to serve the Senate communications community.

Ms. Harmon currently serves as the Director of Communications for U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, who sits on the Finance, Budget, Energy and Agriculture Committees.  Prior to joining Senator Stabenow’s office, she served as the Director of Outreach Communications for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and as a press secretary and legislative counsel in the House.  Nkenge has worked on Presidential and Congressional campaigns across the country but Oregon is her home. After graduating from Florida A & M University, she earned degrees from Howard University School of Law and Trinity University in Washington, DC. She promotes the mission of the SPSA on and off the Hill.

Ms. Schultz currently serves as the Director of Communications for the Senate Chaplain’s office. After graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma, she spent seven years working in Austria. Prior to working for Chaplain Black , Lisa was the Director of Outreach for a D.C. based non-profit that worked directly with Hill Members and staff.Ms. Schultz manages all membership issues for the SPSA.

Ms. Marchio is the Communications Director for U.S. Senator Kit Bond (R-Missouri), covering press for both his personal office and for his role as Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. After graduating from Missouri’s Truman State University, Shana worked for Congressman Kenny Hulshof until 2001. As SPSA Treasurer, Shana manages the organization’s budget and finances.

Ms. Glacel currently serves as Press Secretary for the Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Senator Herb Kohl. Previously she served as Communications Director for Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee). Before coming to the Hill, she worked for the Feminist Majority, the Village Voice, and The American Prospect. Ms. Glacel received her undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary and her master’s degree from the New School in New York, NY. Ashley is the immediate past President of SPSA and takes a prominent leadership role in coordinating the organization’s annual meetings in New York City.

Ms. Allen currently serves as Senator Kay Hagan’s Communications Director. Previously, she was a member of Senator Mary Landrieu’s (D-LA) press team from 2006-2009, serving as both press secretary and communications director. Before that she worked for Congressional Quarterly, where she served in several roles, including news researcher, reporter and account manager. A 2001, graduate from Emory University Stephanie earned her master’s in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003.As a Senate Press Secretaries Association social coordinator Stephanie brings members together to socialize after work and also manages the organizations “Job List.”

Ms. DiJulio is Utah Senator Bob Bennett’s Press Secretary. Previously, Tara served as the Press Secretary for former Colorado Senator Wayne Allard. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Tara did legislative work for a D.C. law firm where she gained great familiarity with Western public policy issues. Tara is from Southern California and studied political science and communication at the University of Washington.

Ms. Masonhall currently serves as Press Secretary to Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. Prior to joining Senator Lieberman’s office in 2006, she worked in the press shop of the Democratic Leadership Council and Progressive Policy Institute. A Texas native, Erika earned a degree in Political Communication from the University of Texas at Austin and serves as a mentor to the UT System’s Archer Center fellows.