Student Organizations, Clubs and Interest Groups

This section will provide pertinent information on the graduate student organizations at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. It will provide you with a roadmap as well as the key information from starting to operating your Graduate-level organization at the Newmark J-School. Clubs and Organizations are a vibrant part of the Newmark community and contribute to the overall experience of our students on campus.

How to Start a New Club or Organization at Newmark J School

  1. Check to see if an organization or club already exists
  2. Submit the New Club/Organization registration form
  3. Meet with Student Affairs Club Advisor, Bria Thorne
  4. Find a faculty advisor, Student Affairs can assist with finding a suitable advisor if you do not have one in mind.
  5. Present club proposal to Graduate Student Association – GSA
  6.  Approval/Rejection from GSA for the club/chapter
  7. Hold an interest meeting for those interested in joining OR go the route of nominations and elections for an executive board, you’ll need to form a board with the following positions: president, vice- president, secretary and treasurer.

For the proposal, here are some things you might need:

  • Constitution/ Bylaws/Guiding documents
  • Organization/Chapter or Club plans
  • 3 Sample events 

If you are interested in becoming a chapter of a main organization, check with your headquarters website as they may already have this information required above. 

Current Organizations and Clubs

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) / South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) at Newmark
  • President: Nancy Jiang
  • Vice President: Irene Adeline Milanez
  • Secretary: Nazeefa Ahmed
  • Treasurer: Nick Song

Advisor: Vanessa Bothelo

Instagram: @newmarkaaja (AAJAC)

Newmark Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
  • President: Mariam Hydara
  • Vice President: Lloyd Davis
  • Treasurer: Tasnim Jackson
  • Secretary: Caitlin Whisby
  • Public Relations Officer: Mana Faye

Advisor: Walter Smith Randolph 

Instagram: @nabjnewmarkj (NABJ)

Newmark Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
  • President: Genesis Flores
  • Vice President: Megan Mandrachio
  • Alumni Relations: Camila Arostegui
  • Treasurer: Sophia Castillo
  • Secretary: Angelina Ispir
  • Public Relations Officer: Amalia Nuñez-Pires

Advisor: Lindsey Allen

Instagram: @nahj_newmark (NAHJ)

Newmark Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA)
  • Co-President: Jack Walker
  • Co-President: Allison Baker
  • Vice President: Isa Kaufman-Geballe
  • Secretary: Valerie Conklin
  • Treasurer: Apolline Lamy
  • Public Relations: Ariana Santiago

Advisor: Lam Thuy Vo

Instagram: @NLGJANewmark

PhotoJournalism Club at Newmark
  • President: Ariana Santiago
  • Vice President: Allison Baker
  • Secretary: Mana Faye
  • Treasurer: Carlin McCarthy
  • Social Media Manager: Alisha Allison

Advisor: John Smock

Instagram: @visualsofnewmark

 Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Student Chapter at Newmark
  • President: Che De Los Reyes-Ferrer
  • Vice President: Danny Bloch
  • Secretary: Casey Wetherbee
  • Treasurer: Emily Wilson

Advisor: Andrew  Lehren 

Email: 

Journalism Innovation Club (JIC) at Newmark
  • President: Ambra Schuster
  • Vice President and Treasurer: Camila Arostegui
  • Secretary of Entrepreneurship: Michael Flowers
  • Secretary of AI and Tech: Grace Thomas 
  • Secretary of Creative: Allison Baker
  • Secretary of External Engagement: Shauna Ricketts

Advisor: Jeremy Caplan, Carla Zanoni

Email:

Society of Professional Journalists at Newmark
  • President: Jacqueline LeKachman
  • Vice President: Alisha Allison
  • Secretary: Isa Kaufman-Geballe

Advisor: Alyson Martin

Instagram: @newmarkspj

Journalism Interest Groups

Journalism Interest Groups provide a forum to explore specific areas or topics within journalism that may or may not be offered through other activities at the Newmark J-School. Through meetings and events, these groups support learning and engagement beyond the classroom. Students interested in starting a Journalism Interest Group should contact Bria Thorne for more information. To remain active, each group must hold a minimum of one meeting per semester.

Journalism Interest Groups are open to all current Newmark Students.

Current Journalism Interest Groups

Sports Journalism

Student Contact: Allison Baker
Alum/Advisor: Lenn Robbins

If you are interested in any of these student organizations, please contact them by the email above to get connected. Don’t see a club you are interested in? Want to restart a club or start your own? Please email in student affairs  to get started!

Potential Clubs that can be restarted: AV Club, CUNY J International Student Organization, Students for Empowered Reporting.