The Inauguration of Jen Judson - 115th President of the National Press Club

On Friday evening May 6, 2022, one of the great traditions in Press Club culture will take place as hundreds from the journalism and educational communities join to celebrate the Inauguration of the 115th President of the National Press Club, Jen Judson. 

Judson has been covering defense news in Washington since 2012. After working at Politico and Inside Defense, she has been working at Defense News for more than a decade, reporting on the complicated bureaucracy of the Pentagon and Capitol Hill for policy-makers and readers in the defense industry.

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Judson earned a master of science degree in print journalism from Boston University and a bachelor of arts degree from Kenyon College in Ohio.

She now lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband Jim and their two toddler sons, Frankie and Teddy.

• 6:30 PM - Cocktails
• 7:30 PM - Dinner & Program
• Attire: Black Tie Optional

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