Dear Friends,
 
Today is my last day as president of RTNDA and I want to take the opportunity to say goodbye and thank you for everything. I will miss my daily interaction with the members of RTNDA and the front-row seat I’ve had for 12 years to observe our dynamic industry. Together, we’ve celebrated freedom of information victories and honored excellence in electronic journalism.
 
That mission will continue under the new leadership of RTNDA and RTNDF. RTNDA Chairman Stacey Woelfel and RTNDF Chairman Ed Esposito are tackling the issues facing the organizations and have big plans to keep them relevant and vital for the future. RTNDA Executive Director Jane Nassiri and RTNDF Executive Director Kathleen Graham are experienced managers with a deep commitment to electronic journalism. They all will welcome your input and involvement in shaping these organizations to serve the needs of digital journalists. To contact them, click here. 
 
I’m very pleased that I will continue my connection to RTNDA as president emeritus. My email remains the same, barbarac@rtnda.org, as does the phone number, 202-467-5205. Please get in touch if I can help you in any way.
 
Best of luck to all of you. Keep doing great journalism and keep fighting for the First Amendment and freedom of information. I’ll be right here, cheering you on.
 
Best regards,
Barbara Cochran

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