Associated Press editor Salcedo elected president of national Hispanic journalist organization

AP’s Michele Salcedo new NAHJ president

DENVER — Michele Salcedo, an editor in Washington for The Associated Press, is the new president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Salcedo was elected as NAHJ’s president on Saturday, and will serve in her new role for two years. MSNBC producer Hugo Balta was runner-up.

Salcedo won on promises to beef up the cash-strapped organization’s revenue sources.

NAHJ has nearly 1,400 members and is dedicated to developing and promoting Hispanic journalists. The organization was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington.