Executive Committee

Daniele Compatangelo

President

Daniele Compatangelo is an experienced Italian journalist and foreign correspondent with over 25 years in news reporting and production. Currently based in Washington, D.C., he serves as a White House correspondent for Italy’s LA7 and TV2000, the television network of the Italian Conference of Bishops, and SkyTG24 contributor. He has covered major political and social events for top European broadcasters including Sky TG24, RSI (Swiss Public TV), and RTI Mediaset. Compatangelo reports regularly from the White House, Congress, the State Department, and the Pentagon, and has produced award-winning investigative stories along with live coverage of key events such as the January 6th Capitol attack, immigration protests, and U.S. elections. Trained in law and journalism, he is a credentialed member of the White House Correspondents’ Association, with broad experience in both political journalism and entertainment reporting.

Patrícia Vasconcellos

Vicepresident

Patrícia Vasconcellos is a Brazilian journalist and TV presenter with over 20 years of experience. Based in Washington, D.C., she is the U.S. correspondent for SBT, regularly reporting from the White House, State Department, Congress, and across the federal government. She has also served as a TV correspondent in Buenos Aires and New York City. A Chevening Alumna, she holds a Master’s in Television Journalism from the University of London. Patricia is a bureau member of the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents (AFPC-USA) and an award-winning documentarian—her 2020 film Toque de Recolher earned international recognitions including Best Short Documentary at the New York Film Awards. Jury member New York Movie Awards and Grand Jury Member New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. 

Hariana Verás

Ethics Committee Chair 

 Hariana Verás is an Angolan journalist, producer, and TV host, currently serving as a White House correspondent for Africa. She is also credentialed to cover the Pentagon, U.S. Senate, State Department, and major global institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank. Born in Malanje, Angola, she began her journalism career at age 18 with Angolan outlets such as Folha 8, Angolense, and ORION. After working as a Press Assistant at the Angolan Embassy in Washington, D.C. for nine years, she transitioned fully into journalism. Notably, in 2021, she gained international attention for pressing the Biden administration on travel restrictions affecting African nations

David Alandete

Secretary

David Alandete is the White House Correspondent for Diario ABC and Cope radio, reporting on U.S. politics for two of Spain’s leading news outlets. He also covers the White House for Telemadrid, Madrid’s public television.

Alandete is a highly experienced Spanish journalist with over two decades of experience, particularly in international politics and disinformation. He currently serves as a White House correspondent and has a notable record of reporting from conflict zones like Syria and Afghanistan, as well as interviewing numerous world leaders. International institutions have recognized his work. He is known for his work in digital disruption, research of disinformation, and his role in breaking news about Russian meddling in the Catalan referendum in Spain.  

Diyar Kurda

  Member at Large

Diyar kurda is a Kurdish journalist who serves as the Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief for Rudaw Media Network, a prominent news outlet in the Middle East. Diyar is currently reporting on both the State Department and the White House. He regularly attends Press Briefings and poses questions regarding the Middle East, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and related Kurdish issues in the region. 

During his time working as a journalist in Washington has conducted many interviews with current and former U.S. officials on the Middle East. In October 2024, the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA recognized Kurda as one of the excellent Middle East correspondents based in the US for his outstanding and effective reporting.

 Michael Hernández

 Member at Large

Michael Hernandez is the Senior Washington Correspondent for Anadolu Agency, Turkey's leading news agency. Based in Washington, D.C., he has been with Anadolu since May 2013, bringing over a decade of experience in political reporting focused on foreign policy and national security. 

Before joining Anadolu, Hernandez held positions at Ihlas News Agency, Al Jazeera Media Network, and The National News, showcasing his diverse background in journalism. He earned his Master's degree from Georgetown University, with a focus on Middle East studies and conflict resolution.

Janne Pak

Member at Large

Janne Pak is a seasoned South Korean journalist based in Washington, D.C., with over two decades of experience covering U.S. foreign policy, defense, and Korean Peninsula affairs. She is the founder and chief correspondent of USA JOURNAL KOREA, a bilingual platform dedicated to in-depth reporting on inter-Korean relations, U.S.-South Korea diplomacy, and regional security issues. Pak is noted for being the only Korean female journalist consistently covering the White House, Pentagon, State Department, and U.S. Congress since 1991 .

Reema Abuhamdiya

Member at Large

Reema is a Washington, D.C.–based journalist at AlAraby TV. She takes part in the network’s coverage of the White House, State Department, and Capitol Hill, reporting on major U.S. and international policy developments. With over 15 years of experience in multimedia journalism, she has covered global events such as the Turkish presidential elections and the Middle East conflict, including on-the-ground reporting from Jerusalem. A former host of RT’s Studio Washington, Reema has also led high-profile interview series and strategic communication initiatives. Fluent in English and Arabic, she brings a rich cross-cultural lens to her work in international media.