Board of Directors

The Student Press Law Center’s board of directors is charged with the responsibility of making decisions on the overall strategic direction and priorities of SPLC. The board sets policy, plans for the future, and monitors finances, development and funding.

Read the board’s bylaws.

The board consists of up to 15 volunteers from across the fields of journalism, education, law, philanthropy and nonprofit management. It meets four times per year. Board members serve for three-year terms which are renewable for one additional term.

Board of Directors Officers:

  • Chair: Steven A. Holmes
  • Vice Chair: Ava Lubell
  • Treasurer: open
  • Recording Secretary: Adriana Chavira

Committee Chairs:

  • Governance Chair: Katie Townsend
  • Development Chair: Wendy Wallace
  • Program Chair: open
  • Communications Chair: Mira Lowe

Board Members

Matthew Cate

Katelyn Polantz

Katie Townsend