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Johanna Maska
Host of Pod is a Woman, CEO of Global Situation Room, Inc.
Johanna Maska is the CEO of Global Situation Room, Inc., a public affairs firm with offices in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA.4 She has over 20 years of experience in politics at the state and federal level.1 Maska is known for her extensive work with former President Barack Obama, serving as the White House Director of Press Advance from 2007 to 2015.24
During her time with Obama, Maska played a crucial role in shaping the President's image, traveling with him to nearly every state and more than 40 countries.2 She was instrumental in planning major events such as APEC Hawaii, NATO Chicago, and G8 Camp David, along with numerous international summits.4
After leaving the White House, Maska briefly served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Los Angeles Times.4 She is currently a political contributor for NewsNation and hosts the political podcast "Press Advance".24 Maska is also recognized for her previous podcast "Pod is a Woman," which was named one of the best political podcasts of 2020 by TIME Magazine.4
As CEO of Global Situation Room, Maska advises companies, organizations, and individuals on strategy and communications, with expertise in crisis communications, grassroots engagements, global good, brand credibility, and reputation management.14 Her perspective is informed by her upbringing in Galesburg, Illinois, a politically divided and economically struggling community, which taught her the importance of finding common ground.1
Maska is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where she earned degrees in journalism and history with honors.3 She is known for her advocacy for women's rights and working mothers, having balanced her high-profile career with family life.3

