Based at the University of Kansas, our staff of four works to make the KSPA contests, programming and communication special for you each year. We are all connected to the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, whether as an instructor, an assistant in the dean’s office or as a student.

  • Eric Thomas, executive director
  • Haylee Hedge, administrative associate

  • Eric Thomas

    Executive Director 785-864-0605

    Kansas Scholastic Press Association & University of Kansas, 1435 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence KS 66045...`{`read more`}`

  • Haylee Hedge

    Administrative Associate 785-864-0605

    Haylee Hedge earned degrees in Journalism ‘15 and Design ‘17 from the University of Kansas, showcasing her commitment to effective strategic and visual communication. Her high school involvement in KSPA…...`{`read more`}`

  • Brynna Burnett

    Programming Assistant 785-864-0605

    Brynna Burnett began working at KSPA during the fall of 2022. She is a programming assistant.  Brynna is a freshman at the University of Kansas majoring in journalism and minoring…...`{`read more`}`

  • Cuyler Dunn

    Programming Assistant 785-864-0605

    Cuyler Dunn began working at KSPA during the fall of 2022 as a programming assistant. Cuyler is a freshman at the University of Kansas majoring in journalism. He is currently…...`{`read more`}`