Gwen is also a Senior Correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. PBS’ Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program in public television. Gwen was moderator for the final Vice President debate for the 2008 election. During the historic presidential campaign, Ifill was inspired to write her book entitled Breakthrough: Politics in the Age of Obama, which is set to be released on January 20. In the book, Gwen profiles up-and-coming political figures across the nation. Prior to joining PBS, Ifill was Chief Congressional and Political Correspondent for five years on NBC News. Gwen began her career working at prestigious newspapers such as New York Times, Washington Post, and Boston Herald American covering local and national news. Throughout Gwen’s career she has been honored with over a dozen honorary doctorates and is the recipient of several broadcasting excellence awards.

WHEN
Tuesday, February 3
11:00 a.m. — Book signing & Registration
Noon — Lunch
12:25 p.m. — Remarks and Q&A
1:00 — Adjourn

WHERE
The Commerce Club
34 Broad Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
For directions, please visit www.thecommerceclub.org/location.html. Because of limited parking at TCC, please consider using MARTA, whose Five Points station is across the street, or parking in nearby decks on Marietta Street.

R.S.V.P.
This luncheon is open to the public. APC members may purchase individual tickets for $28 each or tables of 10 for $280, which includes signage. The nonmember prices are $40 for individual tickets and $400 for tables of 10 with signage. Parking is $6 and is not included in the ticket price. Tickets and tables may be purchased by clicking the lick below or by calling 404-577-7377. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.