50 years of IRE: A conversation with the Executive Directors

Take a walk down memory lane with IRE! Hear from several past (and our current) Executive Directors as they discuss their tenure leading the organization.

Join John Ullmann (1978-1983), Steve Weinberg (1983-1990), Brant Houston (1997-2007), Mark Horvit (2008-2016), Doug Haddix (2016-2021) and Diana Fuentes (2021-current) as they talk about their time at IRE. You'll hear about highlights, including the creation of NICAR, diversifying IRE's membership, breaking fundraising and membership records and pushing for a more inclusive industry; as well as some of the struggles, such as leading the organization through lawsuits, surviving the 2008 financial crash, pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic and navigating Trump 2.0. 

This online event, open to all IRE members, is part of IRE's 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025. To help keep IRE going strong, donate today!

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