By Melanie Ntahan, January 22, 2013. The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Board of Directors has affirmed Jen Christensen of CNN as its new president, succeeding the late Michael Triplett. Following the rules of the NLGJA bylaws, Christensen will serve the remainder of the term, through the 2014 convention. Since 2009, Christensen has served … More NLGJA appoints new president