Clayton Weimers

Clayton Weimers is the Executive Director of RSF USA, the North American branch of Reporters Without Borders (RSF).14 He was appointed to this position in 2022.2 In his role, Weimers oversees the Washington-based US office of RSF, which monitors press freedom issues in North America.4

Background and Education

Weimers holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and Political Studies. He is an alumnus of the University of Chicago.3

Responsibilities and Advocacy

As the Executive Director of RSF USA, Weimers is responsible for:

1. Monitoring press freedom issues in North America
2. Advocating for the protection of journalists and freedom of the press
3. Representing RSF in the United States

Weimers is a vocal advocate for press freedom and has been actively involved in promoting RSF's initiatives. He has made several recommendations to presidential campaigns to strengthen freedom of the press in the United States.1

Expertise and Public Presence

Weimers is recognized as an expert on press freedom issues. He frequently:

• Speaks at events and conferences related to journalism and press freedom
• Provides commentary on the state of press freedom in the United States and globally
• Engages with policymakers and media organizations to advance RSF's mission

His LinkedIn profile indicates that he has over 500 connections in his professional network.3

Through his work at RSF, Weimers contributes to the organization's efforts to monitor, analyze, and promote press freedom worldwide, with a particular focus on issues affecting North America.