Welcome to Washington Reception
For news interns and their supervisors
Hosted by the
Washington Press Club Foundation
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Intern Program 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Mary Bruce, ABC News Chief White House Correspondent

Avani Kala, NOTUS Reporter and AJI Fellow

Rebecca Kaplan, NBC News Senior Capitol Hill Producer

Zeke Miller, Associated Press Deputy Washington Bureau Chief

Shawna Thomas, MS Now Political Director

Reception for Interns and News Professionals 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

RSVP Required

The members of the Board of Directors of the Washington Press Club Foundation are pleased to invite you and your interns to a networking event to help connect them with bureau chiefs, editors and reporters outside your newsroom.

RSVP to wpcf@wpcf.org and include the names and emails of colleagues who will also attend. If your interns plan to attend the panel discussion please note that in the email. Beer and wine will be served, interns should be prepared to present an ID when arriving.

With help from supporters, along with the proceeds from the foundation’s Annual Congressional Dinner, WPCF funds internships in Washington area newsrooms for students from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds. Visit www.wpcf.org for more information.

Click here to view the 2025 Intern Reception Program