Writers Guild of America West Announces Results of 2024 Board of Directors Election and Referendum on the Appointment of Executive Director Ellen Stutzman
Los Angeles – Writers Guild of America West announces the results of its 2024 Board of Directors Election and referendum on the Board of Directors’ appointment of Executive Director Ellen Stutzman.
The following eight members were elected to the WGAW’s Board of Directors for two-year terms, effective immediately: Melinda Hsu, Raphael Bob-Waksberg (inc.), Deric A. Hughes (inc.), Justin Halpern (inc.), Chris Hazzard, Travis Donnelly (inc.), Danny Tolli, and John Rogers (inc.). The membership also ratified the Board of Directors’ appointment of Ellen Stutzman as WGAW Executive Director.
*Note: (inc.) denotes incumbent.
NUMERICAL VOTING RESULTS
Board of Directors: Melinda Hsu (1,491), Raphael Bob-Waksberg (1,357), Deric A. Hughes (1,351), Justin Halpern (1,237), Chris Hazzard (1,194), Travis Donnelly (1,147), Danny Tolli (1,114), John Rogers (1,109), Maggie Levin (933), Courtney Lilly (807), Joelle Garfinkel (739), Jackie Penn (686), Stefanie Leder (608), Rich Talarico (394), Ron Rappaport (353), Deborah Pratt (308), Jeffrey Thompson (166), Thomas Mignone (60).
Appointment of Executive Director Ellen Stutzman: Yes (2,279), No (72).
A total of 2,408 valid ballots were cast. The ballot count was supervised by Votenet Solutions.
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union representing writers of motion pictures, television, radio, and Internet programming, including news and documentaries. Founded in 1933, the Guild negotiates and administers contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of its members. It is involved in a wide range of programs that advance the interests of writers, and is active in public policy and legislative matters on the local, national, and international levels. For more information on the WGAW, please visit: www.wga.org.