Saturday, August 31, 2013

NAHJ Nevada Welcomes New Board of Directors; Luz Gray Elected President

NAHJ Nevada members met at Viva Las Arepas on Aug. 31, 2013, to elect a new board for the 2013-2014 year. Officers include (L-R) Secretary Vincent Hernandez, Treasurer Luis Hernandez, President Luz Gray and Vice President Hernando Amaya. 


NAHJ Nevada held elections today and has selected a new board to take the group to the next level for 2013-2014. A big congratulations to:
  • President: Luz Gray. Luz works as production director for Univision Radio and also hosts the community affairs program "Contacto En Vivo Con Luz." For the past year, she's worked as a social media coordinator for the chapter, keeping our Facebook, Twitter and blog fresh and up-to-date. 
  • Vice President: Hernando Amaya. Hernando is the editor of Spanish-language weekly El Tiempo. He also co-hosts a news radio program Saturday mornings on 94.5 FM. Hernando served as vice president last year and continues in the role.
  • Treasurer: Luis Hernandez. Luis is a radio host at KNPR and currently works the early shift at the station's "Morning Edition" program. In the past year, he's helped the chapter coordinate events including the Cafecito with Steve Sebelius and the Covering Immigration Better workshop.
  • Secretary: Vincent Hernandez. Vincent is a Web producer at KSNV Channel 3. He's helped the chapter with graphic design projects and helped organize a debate watching party during the general elections.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Michelle Rindels Elected NAHJ Region 7 Director

Michelle Rindels, second from right, stands with other newly elected regional directors during the NAHJ Hall of Fame Gala Aug. 26, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif.


After a year as president of NAHJ Nevada, Michelle has been elected to the national NAHJ board as Region 7 Director. In addition to representing members in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming on the board, she'll help members in those states establish or revive chapters and organize region-wide events.