Nevada Press Association Elects New Board Officers for 2025-2027 Term Dahl named Second Vice President

The Nevada Press Association held its Annual Membership Meeting and elected new officers and directors for the 2025–2027 term. The organization's leadership team will guide efforts to support Nevada's news media, uphold press freedom, and provide training and resources to member publications.

Rachel Dahl, founder and publisher of The Fallon Post, has been elected as Second Vice President of the Nevada Press Association. This appointment recognizes her contributions to community journalism and places her in a key leadership position within the state's premier press organization.

As Second Vice President, Dahl will work alongside the executive team to strengthen the Association's mission and support member publications across Nevada. Her role comes during a transformative period for the organization, as the NPA implements new governance structures and expands its advocacy efforts.

The complete roster of elected officers includes:

• President: Bob Conrad, This Is Reno
• First Vice President: Adam Trumble, Eagle Valley Publishing
• Second Vice President: Rachel Dahl, The Fallon Post
• Treasurer: Scott Sibley, Nevada Legal News
• Immediate Past President: Anastasia Hendrix, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Three directors were also elected: Peggy Santoro (Reno Gazette-Journal), Hali Bernstein Saylor (The Nevada Independent), and Dana Gentry (Nevada Current). Dave Mondt of the Las Vegas Sun continues serving with one year remaining on his term.

Members approved a bylaws amendment extending officer terms from one year to two years. This change aligns board leadership terms with Nevada's biennial legislative session cycle, allowing officers like Dahl more time to prepare for and participate in legislative advocacy efforts. The extended terms are expected to strengthen the Association's policy work and provide leadership continuity during critical legislative periods.

NPA Executive Director Brian Allfrey said the new leadership team “reflects the strength and diversity of Nevada's press” and will help navigate the changing media landscape while advocating for press freedoms at the legislature.

The Association plans to focus on enhanced training opportunities, improved awards program visibility, and exploration of future convention venues in Southern Nevada during the upcoming term.