After conducting a national search, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) announced today it has selected David Peña Jr. as its new executive director.
He takes the helm of the organization today, February 22, 2022.
Peña has previously worked as executive director for the National Hispanic Business Association, the Hispanic Dental Association, President for College & Universities at ALPFA National, and President for The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Peña takes over from interim interim executive director Zita Arocha, who stepped into the role in June 2021, following the departure of Alberto B. Mendoza, who left to become the new managing director of the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford.