The Washington Post is a major American daily newspaper published in Washington, DC, with a particular emphasis on national politics and the federal government.

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Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. is Publisher and CEO of [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post).  During his time at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post), it has been recognized for excellence in journalism with multiple Pulitzer Prizes, and twice named by Fast Company Magazine as the “World’s Most Innovative Media Company.”

Until August 2014, he served as President and CEO of POLITICO, which he co-founded in 2007.  

From 1989 until 1995, he served as Chief of Staff to former President Ronald Reagan.  He was responsible for overseeing all of President Reagan’s activities including domestic and international issues, government relations, political affairs and public relations.  He served as President Reagan’s personal representative in numerous meetings with Heads of State around the world, as well as leaders of the international business community. 

From 1982 to 1989, Mr. Ryan served on the White House Staff, and was Assistant to the President of the United States, one of the youngest people ever to serve in such a position.  His responsibilities in the White House included directing Presidential Appointments and Scheduling, where he was responsible for long-range strategic planning and communications strategy for the White House.  He served on the 1984 Reagan/Bush re-election team.

Mr. Ryan also served as Director of the White House Private Sector Initiatives program where he was the President’s liaison to the American and international business communities. He conceived and directed the International Conference on Private Sector Initiatives (Paris, France 1986), the Italian-American Conference on Private Sector Initiatives (Milan and Venice, Italy 1987) and the British-American Conference on Private Sector Initiatives (London, England 1988).  These unique gatherings included Chief Executive Officers of major international corporations, the Prime Ministers of France and England, the President of the United States and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

Prior to joining the White House Staff, Mr. Ryan was an attorney with the Los Angeles law firm of Hill, Farrer & Burrill.  While engaged in his practice, he published several articles on various aspects of the law.  He is presently a member in good standing of the State Bar of California, the District of Columbia Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Ryan is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation.  He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the White House Historical Association and serves on the Board of several other nonprofit organizations including the University of Southern California, Ford’s Theatre, The [National Geographic Society](/org/national-geographic-society), National Geographic Partners, and the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.  

Mr. Ryan is the editor of Ronald Reagan: The Wisdom and Humor of The Great Communicator, published by Harper Collins in 1995, and Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator, published by Harper Collins in 2001.  He was Executive Producer of the highly acclaimed video of the Reagan Presidency, entitled The Reagan Years.  He is author of Wine in the White House, published by the White House Historical Association in 2020.

Mr. Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Speech Communication.  He then attended the University of Southern California Law Center where he received his Juris Doctor and graduated with an academic honor in 1980.

Fred Ryan

As Head of Mobile Strategy, O'Lear oversees the teams responsible for The Post's highly visual and tightly curated "Select" app; By The Way, a travel product for local insights and expert advice; The Lily, a product dedicated to empowering women through news; and Snapchat Discover. She is the editorial lead for distributed platform partnerships including Apple News, Flipboard, Facebook News and MSN. O'Lear started at The Post in 2011 as a homepage editor.

Coleen O'Lear

Born in Westmoreland, Jamaica and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Jillian graduated from [Howard University](/org/howard-university) in 2002 with a B.A. in Journalism. She’s been at The Post since 2003 (and counting) and has held a variety of positions within the newsroom.

During her time at the Post, she has held a multitude of positions including night news aide, editorial aide on the DC desk, manager of the Prince George’s Bureau, administrative services manager, and currently Director of Newsroom Operations. She has worked quite a few election nights, helped carry out the expansion of our newsroom onto the 6th floor, and was recognized as part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team for her contribution to our coverage of the [Virginia Tech](/org/virginia-tech) massacre. Jillian is a resident of Hyattsville, Md where she lives with her two children, Marley and Amari.

Jillian Jarrett

David Fallis is a veteran journalist with over 25 years of experience. David currently serves as the Deputy Investigations Editor at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post), where they have worked for the past 20 years. Prior to that, they were a reporter and editor at the Tulsa World for six years. David began their career as a reporter at The Tulsa Tribune.

Throughout their career, Fallis has won numerous awards for their investigative reporting, including a Pulitzer Prize in 2003. David is widely respected within the journalism community and is considered one of the top investigative reporters in the country.

David Fallis earned their Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma.

Some of their coworkers include Eric Rich - Deputy Investigations Editor. David Fallis reports to Jeff Leen, Investigations Editor.

David Fallis

Travis Lyles

Anne Bartlett

Sandra Stevenson

Jennifer Amur

Allison Michaels

Micah Gelman is the Director of Editorial Video at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Prior to their current position, they served as the Senior Director of Digital Video Strategy and Operations at Discovery Communications from June 2012 to April 2015. In this role, they were responsible for leading Discovery's TV Everywhere strategy from programming to publication. Micah also managed key partner relationships within programming, editorial, business strategy and distribution to execute on highest value content delivered to most relevant audiences. Additionally, they were responsible for product, business and partner development on Discovery Communication's first over-the-top (OTT) apps with Xbox, [Roku](/org/roku) and Samsung.

During their time at Discovery Communications, Micah also drove digital strategy for Discovery's long form content, including product development, programming, business case creation and market analysis. Micah also lead business, partner and product development on brand extension products for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Science Channel. Furthermore, they negotiated external partnerships and business alliances to drive product growth, revenue and brand protection. Lastly, they were responsible for identifying, evaluating, engaging and securing relationships with market leading vendors to develop new products, increase engagement and grow revenue.

Micah has been successful in their roles at both [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post) and Discovery Communications, as evidenced by their accomplishments in increasing efficiency by more than 73%, speeding time to market by 83% and reducing costs by 100%.

Micah Gelman's educational career began at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at [Syracuse University](/org/syracuse-university), where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Broadcast Journalism. Micah then continued their education at [Syracuse University](/org/syracuse-university), earning a Bachelor of Science in [Syracuse University](/org/syracuse-university).

Their manager is Kat Downs Mulder, Managing Editor, Digital, Photography, Video, Copy Desk and Social Media. Some individuals on their team include Phoebe Connelly - Deputy Video Editor, David Bruns - Executive Producer, and Michelle Jaconi - Executive Producer, Creative. They are on a team with MaryAnne Golon - Director of Photography, Chiqui Esteban - Graphics Director.

Micah Gelman

Christopher Meighan is the Director of Emerging News Products at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Christopher was previously the Senior Features Designer at [The San Diego Union-Tribune](/org/the-san-diego-union-tribune-llc) from September 2001 to January 2008. Christopher is responsible for the art direction and design of several features sections, including Arts, Quest, Homescape, Currents Health, Travel, Night&Day and SD Health Magazine. Christopher's duties include collaborating with section editors, photo editors, reporters and illustrators to create informative and engaging pages on tight deadlines. Additionally, they create illustrations, designs special sections and participates in the redesign of the Union-Tribune.

Christopher Meighan received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Visual Editing option from [Ball State University](/org/ball-state-university).

and Coleen O'Lear - Head of Mobile Strategy reports to Christopher Meighan. Christopher Meighan reports to Fred Ryan, Publisher and CEO. Christopher Meighan works with Sally Buzbee - Executive Editor, Jillian Jarrett - Director of Newsroom Operations, and Amy Cavenaile - Deputy Design Director.

Christopher Meighan

Kat Downs Mulder

Dudley Brooks

Cameron Barr has been a managing editor at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post) since 2015, overseeing the organization’s nine news and features departments.
Since joining The Post in 2004, he has been a Metro reporter, Middle East editor, National Security editor and National editor. Barr spent almost 15 years at the Christian Science Monitor, primarily as a foreign correspondent based in Tokyo and Jerusalem, and previously worked at the American Lawyer magazine and NBC News.
He has won Overseas Press Club and Sigma Delta Chi awards, was a co-winner of the National Magazine Award and was a nominated finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for his coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Shar Taylor.


Cameron Barr

Kenisha Malcolm

Erika Allen is the head of audience strategy and growth at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post), overseeing several teams including emerging news products, strategic initiatives, talent strategy, subscriber engagement, newsletters and news analytics. She also works closely with The Post’s Next Generation audience team. Before joining The Post, she worked as senior director of global news operations for Vice World News, executive managing editor of global news, as well as Vice’s executive managing editor of digital. Before her time at Vice, Allen worked at [New York Magazine](/org/new-york-magazine)’s The Cut as senior editor of culture

Erika Allen

Scott Vance is the Deputy Managing Editor (Daily report) at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Scott has been with the company since January 1995, starting as the Virginia Editor and later becoming the Assistant Virginia Editor. Prior to that, they were with The Detroit News from January 1984 to December 1995, where they were a Reporter and Editor. Scott also spent two years at [The Chronicle of Higher Education](/org/the-chronicle-of-higher-education) from January 1982 to December 1984 as an Assistant Editor.

Scott Vance completed their undergraduate studies at [Kalamazoo College](/org/kalamazoo-college), where they earned a B.A. in political science.

Scott Vance works with Barbara Vobejda - Deputy Managing Editor (Daily report), Douglas Jehl - Foreign Editor, and Mike Semel - Local Editor (regional coverage, also education, religion, transportation). Scott Vance reports to Cameron Barr, Managing Editor, News and Features Coverage.

Scott Vance

Mark W. Smith is the Director of Social and Operations at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Prior to their current position, Smith worked as a journalism instructor at the [University of Maryland](/org/university-of-maryland), [Central Michigan University](/org/central-michigan-university), and [Washtenaw Community College](/org/washtenaw-community-college). Mark also has experience in the field of social media marketing, having worked as a Senior Manager for USA TODAY.

Smith is a highly experienced and well-rounded journalist, with a passion for teaching and mentoring young journalists. Mark has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of journalism through their work in multimedia and digital strategy. Smith is committed to helping journalists navigate the ever-changing landscape of the industry, and to ensuring that quality journalism thrives in the digital age.

Mark W. Smith has a B.A. in Journalism with a concentration in Photojournalism from [Central Michigan University](/org/central-michigan-university).

Mark W. Smith reports to Fred Ryan, Publisher and CEO. Mark W. Smith works with Courtney Rukan - Deputy Multiplatform Editor, Kenisha Malcolm - Universal News Desk Editor (homepage, online platforms), and Christopher Meighan - Director, Emerging News Products, New Web Presentations, including Snapchat and The Lily.

Mark W. Smith

Phoebe Connelly is the Deputy Video Editor at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Prior to their current position, they were the Senior News Editor at [Yahoo!](/org/yahoo) from February 2011 to February 2013. There, they headed crowd sourced projects and social media build-outs, edited articles, and designed and managed news event pages. From January 2007 to December 2011, they were the Web Editor at The American Prospect. And from January 2006 to December 2006, they were a Copyeditor at StayFree!. Phoebe began their career as an Editor at In These Times from January 2004 to December 2007.

-Phoebe Connelly completed their BA in International Relations and Literature from [DePaul University](/org/depaul-university).
-Phoebe then went on to complete a fellowship at Kiplinger.

Phoebe Connelly reports to Micah Gelman, Director of Editorial Video. They work with David Bruns - Executive Producer, Michelle Jaconi - Executive Producer, Creative.

Phoebe Connelly

Matthew Vita is the current Sports Editor at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Matthew has over 20 years of journalism experience, starting with [The Associated Press](/org/associated-press) in 1980 as the Bureau Chief in Warsaw, Poland. In 1987, they moved to Cox Newspapers as their Foreign Editor and remained there until 1997. For the last 23 years, they have been with [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post).

Matthew Vita has a Master's in International Relations from [New York University](/org/nyu) and a Bachelor's in English from the [University of New Hampshire](/org/university-of-new-hampshire).

Matthew Vita works with Scott Vance - Deputy Managing Editor (Daily report), Timothy Curran - Enterprise Editor (Weekend), and Douglas Jehl - Foreign Editor. and Matthew Rennie - Deputy Sports Editor reports to Matthew Vita. Their manager is Cameron Barr, Managing Editor, News and Features Coverage.

Matthew Vita

Michelle Jaconi is the Executive Producer, Creative at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Michelle previously served as the Executive Producer at CNN from January 2009 to December 2014, where they founded CNN’s Cross Platform Programming unit. In their six years at CNN, Jaconi launched and led programs in every television day part, most recently with the rebirth of “Inside Politics.” As an executive producer, they ran control rooms and hired teams for both television and digital arms of CNN. Michelle also co-wrote a daily political blog and email newsletter during the 2012 presidential campaign.

Jaconi’s proudest journalistic achievements at CNN were serving on the presidential debate team and creating CNN’s “State of the Union” program, where they pitched, sold and produced a 50 state tour of America during the first year of the Obama administration.

In May 2015, Jaconi became the Vice President and Executive Editor/Senior Adviser at Independent Journal Review. In this role, they were responsible for the editorial vision and strategy for IJR.com, as well as growing IJR’s video and social media platforms. Michelle also oversaw a team of writers, editors, and producers who created original content across all IJR platforms.

Michelle Jaconi received a Bachelor of Science from the School of Foreign Service at [Georgetown University](/org/georgetown-university). Michelle then went on to receive their Master's Degree in International Diplomacy from [Georgetown University](/org/georgetown-university). Michelle also studied at the [Universidad Autónoma de Madrid](/org/universidad-autonoma-de-madrid).

They work with Phoebe Connelly - Deputy Video Editor, David Bruns - Executive Producer. Michelle Jaconi reports to Micah Gelman, Director of Editorial Video.

Michelle Jaconi

Lori Montgomery is the business editor at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Prior to their current position, they served as the Europe bureau chief for Knight Ridder, where they covered the war over Kosovo and the emerging economies of post-Communist Central Europe. Before that, they were a Washington correspondent for the [Detroit Free Press](/org/detroit-free-press-inc), covering housing, criminal justice and urban issues, as well as the debate over assisted suicide. Lori also covered the Michigan delegation in Congress. Prior to that, they were a reporter for the Dallas Times Herald, where they covered the 1990 mudfest that put Ann Richards in the Texas governor’s mansion. Lori also broke numerous stories about the Texas criminal justice system, including an award-winning exposé of a Dallas judge who admitted – to their – that they gave a gay-bashing teen killer a light sentence because their victims, shot in cold blood, were “queers.” Molly Ivins, then a columnist at the paper, later wrote that they "had never been prouder of the Herald" than the day Montgomery's story ran.

Lori Montgomery graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university).

and Damian Paletta - Deputy Business Editor reports to Lori Montgomery. They are on a team with Douglas Jehl - Foreign Editor, Steven Ginsberg - National Editor, and Jeff Leen - Investigations Editor. Lori Montgomery reports to Cameron Barr, Managing Editor, News and Features Coverage.

Lori Montgomery

Damian Paletta

Juliet Eilperin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post), editing climate and environmental coverage. She also is the author of two books, "Demon Fish: Travels Through the Hidden World of Sharks" and "Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives." Eilperin has worked for The Post since 1998. She previously served as The Post’s senior national affairs correspondent, White House bureau chief, national environmental reporter and House of Representatives correspondent.

Juliet Eilperin

Monika Mathur is director of News Research. Mathur joined The Post in January 2022 prior to working for the Associated Press.

Monika Mathur

Renita Jablonski

Courtney Rukan

Chiqui Esteban works as Graphics Director at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Before joining The Post, he worked as Deputy Director of Art, Graphics and Maps at [National Geographic](/org/national-geographic) and Graphics Director at [The Boston Globe](/org/the-boston-globe).

Chiqui Esteban

MaryAnne Golon

Krissah Thompson

Jeff Leen

Douglas Jehl

Steven Ginsberg

Mitch Rubin

Barbara Vobejda

Eric Rich

Sally Buzbee was named Executive Editor in June 2021. Ms. Buzbee has spent her career at The A.P., starting in 1988 as a reporter in Topeka, Kan., and becoming its executive editor and a senior vice president in 2017. Along the way, she led the organization’s coverage of the Iraq war and other regional conflicts as its Middle East regional editor, based in Cairo. As Washington bureau chief, she oversaw coverage of the 2012 and 2016 elections.

Sally Buzbee

Zachary Goldfarb

Emily Tsao

Greg Manifold is the design director, leading a team responsible for the presentation of the newsroom’s most ambitious stories across the newspaper, digital and social platforms. The team prides itself on seeking out bold visual presentation while collaborating with reporters, editors, photographers and graphic artists.


Gregory Manifold

Brian Gross

Jeremy Gilbert

Robert Miller is currently the Deputy Director of Photography at [The Washington Post](/org/the-washington-post). Prior to their current role, they served as the Director of Photography at The News & Observer from June 1986 to May 2008.

Robert Miller has an Associate of Applied Science in photography from Randolph Community College.

Robert Miller reports to MaryAnne Golon, Director of Photography. Some of their coworkers include Dudley Brooks - Deputy Director of Photography.

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