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The American News Women's Club
Elects Theresa A. Werner as the 47th ANWC President

Washington, DC (July 25, 2006) – The American News Women's Club (ANWC) has elected Theresa A. Werner to be its President for the 2006-2007 term, effective immediately. She succeeds Barbara McLeod.

THERESA A. WERNER joined Associated Press Television in the fall of 2005 as the Domestic Planning Editor for radio and television, where she is responsible for planning television and radio coverage in the United States. Prior to joining APTV, Theresa worked at NBC4 where she was an assignment desk assistant on the morning news, field producer for special projects, and planning editor.

She received her undergraduate degree in Communications from George Mason University. While pursuing a master’s degree in telecommunications at the University, she spent a year assisting in the development of the school’s cable television newscast, Mason Cable News.

In 1995 Theresa launched Starlight Catering, and she continues to oversee all aspects of the business.

Theresa is a member of the National Press Club and is the chair of the Professional Development Committee. From 2003 to 2004 she served as president of the D.C. chapter of American Women in Radio and Television.

Theresa currently resides in Herndon, Virginia. She is director of the Cardinal Cloggers and is an award winning swing dancer. She also enjoys cruising in her ’57 Chevy.

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Founded in 1932, and housed in its historic headquarters on Washington’s Embassy Row, the American News Women’s Club is an association of women in the media professions. The ANWC is a 501(c) (3) organization, which annually raises funds for scholarships to journalism schools. The Club has awarded scholarships to Northwestern University’s Medill School, Gallaudet University, George Washington University, the University of Maryland, Howard University, and American University.