SPJ/ONA DePaul is a student organization with membership in the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s largest journalism organization, and the Online News Association. SPJ/ONA DePaul is part of the university’s College of Communication.

Our organization supports the First Amendment, the free flow of information and open government records. We provide students with opportunities to meet and work with professionals, advance their resumes and connect with other students in their field of interest.

SPJ DePaul was named the 2011 and 2013 SPJ National Campus Chapter of the Year, and the 2011, 2013, 2017 and 2018 Region 5 Campus Chapter of the Year.

From left, Lauren Sheperd, Claire Tweedie, Kiersten Riedford, Elizabeth Shelton and Sadie Kaminsky.

SPJ DePaul 2023-2024 Executive Board

Faculty Adviser: Amy Merrick

President: Kiersten Riedford

Vice President: Elizabeth Shelton

Secretary/Treasurer: Claire Tweedie

Social Media/PR Coordinator: Lauren Sheperd

Membership Coordinator: Sadie Kaminsky

Fundraising Liaison: Angelina Ruggiero

Contact us at spjonadepaul@gmail.com

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