Danna Walker

Danna Walker is an accomplished digital journalist and senior editor with extensive experience in communication and media. Currently serving as a Digital Journalist, Senior Editor, Researcher, and Writer since January 2014, Walker also holds the position of Consulting Senior Communications Strategist at the Natural Resources Defense Council since January 2015. Previous roles include Editor at The Washington Post, Senior Regional Editor at AOL Patch overseeing 48 sites in Maryland, and Regional Editor managing multiple local editors. Walker’s academic background includes serving as a James B. Simpson Fellow and Assistant Professor at American University, alongside a doctoral degree in Mass Communication from the University of Maryland. Walker's professional history includes significant contributions to CBS News, where responsibilities encompassed coverage planning, newsroom coordination, and writing for prominent programs.