The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has selected Elise Durham as its next executive director, the organization announced in a press release.
Durham comes to NABJ with more than 30 years of professional work experience in television news management, strategic communications, and government relations, and has an extensive background leading dynamic, results-oriented teams. She is also a longtime member of NABJ.
“Durham was selected after multiple reviews by the NABJ executive board and ad hoc executive director search advisory committee. Candidates were scored on key measurements critical to an executive director’s responsibilities, considering the ever-changing landscape for journalists and media professionals,” NABJ said in a statement. “Durham was a standout on each level.”
Currently, Durham is the assistant general manager of marketing, communications, and public affairs for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. She oversees a multi-million-dollar portfolio and a team of 30 employees and manages the airport’s relationship with corporate, strategic and community partners. Before that, Durham was communications director for Atlanta Mayors Keisha Lance Bottoms and Andre Dickens. She also served as executive director of sStrategic communications for Morehouse College, where she contributed to a 5-year capital campaign that raised $120 million.
“I am honored and ready to help lead NABJ into its next, most transformative chapter grounded in vision, advocacy, innovation, and love,” said Durham. “I often say that NABJ is the longest love affair I have ever had, and I am excited about what the future will bring.”
