Safety Committee

The RTDNA Safety Committee is tasked with discussion about and around the safety and security of journalists. In cooperation with the President, Executive Director, staff and other relevant committees and volunteer leadership, the Safety Committee should engage with all sectors of RTDNA membership to encourage reporting of threats, attacks or arrests targeting journalists to RTDNA for appropriate action; uphold the mission of RTDNA’s advocacy efforts by sharing relevant topics, ideas and information with the President and Executive Director, as well as amplifying key advocacy messages to their own networks and peers; provide insight to RTDNA staff on relevant topics and ideas for training around safety and security for journalists; and, ensure topics, discussions and all efforts have a key perspective on diversity, equity and inclusion.
JJ Green
JJ Green
National Security Correspondent WTOP
Committee Chair
Christopher Post
Photojournalist / Safety Advisor International Media Support Group
Committee Vice Chair
Blaise Labbe
Blaise Labbe
Group News Director Sinclair Broadcast Group
Drew Gardner
WLKY
Greg Retsinas
Greg Retsinas
News Director KGW
Jennifer Seelig
Jennifer Seelig
Director of News and Programming KCBS
Misty Montano
Misty Montano
Digital Director KUSA
Ryan Vasquez
Multimedia News Manager WUFT
Sue Kopen Katcef
Sue Kopen Katcef
Reporter Maryland Public Television