JOSEPH CHOI
Staff Writer, The Hill
Joseph Choi reports on health care policy, covering issues encompassing outbreaks, developments in the pharmaceutical industry, health legislation and the countless ensuing lawsuits.
A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, he joined The Hill in 2020. Prior to this, he had the opportunity to build his reporting skills at outlets like The Tennessean, WKRN and Nashville Public Radio.
ARTHUR JONES
Producer, ABCNews
A native Washingtonian, hailing from Southwest D.C., Arthur Jones II attended college at Indiance University.
The Media School at IU, was the perfect proving grounds for Arthur as he became passionate about all forms of journalism, and decided to pursue the field as a career. He interned for the Athletics Compliance Office, was an analyst for the Big Ten Network’s BTN Student U program, co-hosted a weekly, online sports talk show, and produced many reports about the Bloomington community for radio, TV and the web. In December, 2016, he graduated from IU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and an outside concentration in Spanish.
Arthur is currently based in DC as a producer/reporter at ABC News. He was one of seven IU alums honored with a 2023 Exemplar Award by the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club. Prior to ABC, he was a producer, reporter and podcaster at CBS News. In 2022, he won a News Emmy for his contributions to CBS Mornings, the network’s daily morning show, which won Outstanding Live News Program. Additionally, Arthur’s stories have been featured on CBSNews.com, ESPN’s Andscape (formerly The Undefeated), AFRO and more.
ARTHUR JONES
Producer, ABCNews
A native Washingtonian, hailing from Southwest D.C., Arthur Jones II attended college at Indiance University.
The Media School at IU, was the perfect proving grounds for Arthur as he became passionate about all forms of journalism, and decided to pursue the field as a career. He interned for the Athletics Compliance Office, was an analyst for the Big Ten Network’s BTN Student U program, co-hosted a weekly, online sports talk show, and produced many reports about the Bloomington community for radio, TV and the web. In December, 2016, he graduated from IU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and an outside concentration in Spanish.
Arthur is currently based in DC as a producer/reporter at ABC News. He was one of seven IU alums honored with a 2023 Exemplar Award by the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club. Prior to ABC, he was a producer, reporter and podcaster at CBS News. In 2022, he won a News Emmy for his contributions to CBS Mornings, the network’s daily morning show, which won Outstanding Live News Program. Additionally, Arthur’s stories have been featured on CBSNews.com, ESPN’s Andscape (formerly The Undefeated), AFRO and more.
Joanna Zelman
Executive Producer, The Dodo
Joanna Zelman has been Executive Producer at The Dodo, the world’s #1 animal brand, for 10 years. She previously worked at The Huffington Post as a front page editor and running the Green page. She’s been an Executive Producer for My Pack Life” on Discovery+, Consulting Producer for “Rescued by Roman” on Disney+, and producer for “Dodo Heroes” on Animal Planet. Favorite projects include working with First Lady Jill Biden and First Cat Willow Biden, and rescuing a skunk (without getting sprayed!)
CHRISTIAN DEVINE
Director, Defense Press & Media Operations, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Colonel Devine currently serves as the Director for Defense Press Operations for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs), serving as a senior military communication strategist and spokesperson for the Department of Defense. He directs the daily coordination and release of all external communication for Department of Defense and support to national security press assigned to the Pentagon.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Colonel Devine joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1989 and later graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1996, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in International Politics.
Since 1997, Chris has served the Marine Corps as a Public Affairs Officer—spanning a wide gambit of national security and defense-related professional public relations, crisis communication, and strategic engagement assignments in the U.S. and overseas. Over the course of over three decades of military service, he has held a variety of key organizational leadership roles directing and coaching diverse groups of professional communicators, military strategists, marketing/advertising creatives, journalists, and visual storytellers—all driving towards connecting national and international publics to the men and women of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense.
Colonel Devine holds Master’s Degrees in Public Administration & Organizational Management from the Pennsylvania State University, the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the Marine Corps War College in National Security Strategy. Additionally, Chris completed an Executive Certification in Strategic Marketing Management from Harvard Business School (Boston, MA
GILLIAN BRASSIL
Reporter, Bloomberg Law
Gillian Brassil covers securities litigation for Bloomberg Law. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she reported on federal politics for McClatchy’s California papers in DC. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University.
GILLIAN BRASSIL
Reporter, Bloomberg
Gillian Brassil covers securities litigation for Bloomberg Law. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she reported on federal politics for McClatchy’s California papers in DC. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University.
SAMI GIBBS
Newsroom Administrator, The Hill
Sami works in operations and PR as The Hill’s Newsroom Administrator, where she plays a role in bolstering their non-partisan journalism and the people who make it happen. In working both behind-the-scenes and as a brand ambassador for the outlet, her responsibilities encompass strategic communications, streamlining newsroom workflows, and managing external outreach, including coordinating media bookings on local and national scales. She also contributes to fulfilling circulation requests for the weekly print editions, primarily centered in Washington, D.C., and collaborates with The Hill’s events team to facilitate discussions on diverse policy topics with influential figures in the political arena.
Sami is from California and received her BA from George Mason University, where she served as the student-led paper’s Co-Editor-In-Chief before graduating. She credits her passion for all-things news and emerging media trends to WJMC, where she attended as a correspondent in 2017, an intern in 2018 and a JFA in 2019.
ELI WOHLENHAUS
Executive Editor of Digital Content, APG Media of Chesapeake
Eli Wohlenhaus has been with APG Media of Chesapeake since 2018, serving in several different roles managing award-winning magazines, eight websites and more than two dozen social media channels. Eli has also been working for the Washington Capitals since 2016, and also worked several years for the Washington Wizards, Commanders and Nationals. He graduated from Missouri State University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.
ELI WOHLENHAUS
Executive Editor of Digital Content, APG Media of Chesapeake
Eli Wohlenhaus has been with APG Media of Chesapeake since 2018, serving in several different roles managing award-winning magazines, eight websites and more than two dozen social media channels. Eli has also been working for the Washington Capitals since 2016, and also worked several years for the Washington Wizards, Commanders and Nationals. He graduated from Missouri State University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.
JADA MCCLURE
Donor Communications Manager, Institute for Justice, Alum 2014
Jada McClure is a communications professional with a passion for storytelling that moves people to act. With a background spanning government communications, omni-channel marketing, and content strategy, she has a proven track record of producing award-winning documentary-style content for FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and managing digital paid media campaigns across the United States.
Throughout her career, she has worked with esteemed organizations including ICF Next, Yes& Agency, and Sage Communications, and has supported federal clients such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Each experience has sharpened her ability to navigate complex projects, develop innovative strategies, and deliver results that matter.
Today, Jada brings that same strategic mindset to the Institute for Justice, where she serves as Donor Communications Manager at the Institute for Justice. In this role, she develops mission-driven content that connects supporters with the real-world impact of IJ’s work, defending the rights of everyday Americans.
Originally from North Carolina, Jada is a proud alumna of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC). Her journey began here in 2014 and continued at George Mason University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations in 2019. She is thrilled to return to where it all started, this time as a speaker!
JADA MCCLURE
Donor Communications Manager, Institute for Justice, Alum 2014
Jada McClure is a communications professional with a passion for storytelling that moves people to act. With a background spanning government communications, omni-channel marketing, and content strategy, she has a proven track record of producing award-winning documentary-style content for FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and managing digital paid media campaigns across the United States.
Throughout her career, she has worked with esteemed organizations including ICF Next, Yes& Agency, and Sage Communications, and has supported federal clients such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Each experience has sharpened her ability to navigate complex projects, develop innovative strategies, and deliver results that matter.
Today, Jada brings that same strategic mindset to the Institute for Justice, where she serves as Donor Communications Manager at the Institute for Justice. In this role, she develops mission-driven content that connects supporters with the real-world impact of IJ’s work, defending the rights of everyday Americans.
Originally from North Carolina, Jada is a proud alumna of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC). Her journey began here in 2014 and continued at George Mason University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations in 2019. She is thrilled to return to where it all started, this time as a speaker!
BRIA LLOYD
Documentary Project Manager, Loudoun County Government
BRIA LLOYD
Documentary Project Manager, Loudoun County Government
Bria Lloyd is a media professional with experience in local, national, and international TV, film, and radio. She’s produced a wide array of projects including investigations, documentaries, and narrative podcasts. Her work has taken her to Norway where she produced a documentary about prison reform. That story received an Edward R. Murrow Award and was nominated for a regional Emmy. She’s also the co-host and producer of the podcast “In Absentia,” which explores the history of government scandals in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The podcast was awarded a PMJA award. She’s currently managing the production of a documentary that explores Black history in her hometown in Northern Virginia. She recently earned her master’s degree in media management from The New School where she focused her studies on TV and film acquisitions and distribution. She hopes to one day become a media executive.
JENNA COHEN
Visual Journalist and Associate Product Manager, PBS NewsHour
Jenna Cohen is a visual journalist with a passion for producing top tier graphics, web designs, data visualizations and news products. Currently an Associate Product Manager at PBS NewsHour, she works alongside the digital team on various product development and design projects. She started at the NewsHour as the first undergraduate selected to be a Roy W. Howard fellow.
