Ellen Stutzman Ratified as WGA West Executive Director

Stutzman, who led the union through a historic strike, was overwhelmingly approved by members with 97% of the vote.

Ellen Stutzman was ratified as the Executive Director of WGA West with 97% approval from union members.
Stutzman led the Writers Guild through a 148-day strike against the AMPTP in 2023.
Eight members were elected to the WGA West Board of Directors, including five incumbents and three new members.
New board members Melinda Hsu, Chris Hazzard, and Danny Tolli join re-elected incumbents Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Deric A. Hughes, Justin Halpern, Travis Donnelly, and John Rogers.
Stutzman's leadership during the strike and her previous roles within the union were pivotal in her re-appointment.