Melissa McGrath
Melissa McGrath is the Communications Director for the Idaho State Department of Education. Prior to joining the Department in 2007, Melissa worked as a print journalist for several publications in Maryland and Idaho, including the Idaho Statesman. Melissa has degrees in Journalism and Government from the University of Maryland.
While she remains a die-hard Terrapin fan, Melissa enjoys being back in the Boise area where she grew up. She currently serves as an associate representative on the board for the Idaho Press Club and can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Idaho Press Club Board
President - Betsy Russell
Vice President - Kevin Richert
Treasurer - Joan Cartan-Hansen
Secretary - Sydney Sallabanks
Print Rep – TBA
Broadcast Rep - Natalie Hurst
Broadcast Rep - Elizabeth Duncan
Weeklies - Carol Dumas
Associate Rep - Melissa McGrath
At-Large - Allen Derr
At-Large - TBA
Chapter Representatives
Southwest - Todd Dvorak
North - Rick Thomas
East - Open
Lewis & Clark- Open
Vice President - Kevin Richert
Treasurer - Joan Cartan-Hansen
Secretary - Sydney Sallabanks
Print Rep – TBA
Broadcast Rep - Natalie Hurst
Broadcast Rep - Elizabeth Duncan
Weeklies - Carol Dumas
Associate Rep - Melissa McGrath
At-Large - Allen Derr
At-Large - TBA
Chapter Representatives
Southwest - Todd Dvorak
North - Rick Thomas
East - Open
Lewis & Clark- Open