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-right upper row: Kateleen Quiles (President), Danielle Snedeker (Secretary/ Treasurer), Isabella Russomanno (Vice President), Diana Torres (Social Media Coordinator)

From left-right lower row: Erin Kindred (Membership Liaison), Sadie Springer (Social Media Liaison), and Laine Wyatt (Membership Coordinator)

SPJ DePaul 2025-2026 Executive Board

Faculty Adviser: Amy Merrick

President: Kateleen Quiles

Vice President: Isabella Russomanno

Secretary/Treasurer: Danielle Snedeker

Social Media Coordinator: Diana Torres

Membership Coordinator: Laine Wyatt

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