Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Tom Fontana Elected WGA East President
The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) has a new president!
Tom Fontana, known for his work on shows like "Oz", will be taking over.
Other new leaders include Sasha Stewart and Michael Rauch.
These new leaders will begin their two-year terms soon.
Many other members were elected to the Council as well.
The WGAE is made up of members from Film/TV/Streaming and Online Media.
This group helps writers in various media to advocate for their rights.
Tom Fontana was elected President of WGA East.
Sasha Stewart is the new Secretary-Treasurer.
Michael Rauch is the new Vice President of the Film/Television/Streaming sector.
Elections also determined Council members.
The new officers and council members will begin their terms on Friday.
- Who
- Tom Fontana and other WGA East members
- What
- Election of new WGA East officers and Council members.
- When
- The election results were revealed today, with terms starting Friday.
- Where
- WGA East
- Why
- To fill leadership roles within the Writers Guild of America East.
- New President
- Tom Fontana
- Replacing
- Lisa Takeuchi Cullen
- Secretary-Treasurer
- Sasha Stewart
- Vice President
- Michael Rauch
- Term Length
- Two years
- Start Date
- Friday