Background
Paulson, Kenneth Alan was born on December 3, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Knut Norman and Helen Elizabeth (Beardsley) Paulson.
editor-in-chief Foundation administrator
Paulson, Kenneth Alan was born on December 3, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Knut Norman and Helen Elizabeth (Beardsley) Paulson.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Missouri, 1975. Juris Doctor, University Illinois, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), American University, 2008.
Reporter, bureau chief Fort Myers News-Press, Florida, 1978—1980. Metro editor to managing editor Courier-News, Bridgewater, New Jersey, 1980—1984. Founding staff member United States of America Today, McLean, Virginia, 1982.
Editor Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wisconsin, 1985—1986. Special assistant/chief of staff to chairman Gannett Company, 1986—1988. Executive editor Florida Today, Brevard County, 1988—1992.
Executive editor, vice president news Gannett Suburban Newspapers, White Plains, New York, 1992—1996. Executive director 1st Amendment Center Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1997—2004. Senior vice president, executive director Freedom Forum, Arlington, Virginia, 1997—2004.
Senior vice president, editor United States of America Today, McLean, 2004—2009. Editor USAToday.com, 2004—2009. President, chief operating officer Freedom Forum, Newseum & Diversity Institute, Washington, since 2009.
Adjunct professor Vanderbilt University Law School. Host television show Speaking Freely. Trustee Freedom Forum Bd.
Juror, Pulitzer Prize awards, 2007.
Married Peggy Jean Foot, June 12, 1976. Children: Carrie Ann, David.