Caroline Vandergriff has been selected as the North Central Texas Council of Governments' new Public Affairs and Communications Officer.
Vandergriff will oversee all media relations, public outreach, and strategic communications for NCTCOG.
Vandergriff brings nearly 15 years of experience in television news, most recently as a reporter at CBS News Texas.
Joining the NCTCOG team is particularly meaningful to Vandergriff because her grandfather, Tom Vandergriff, helped create the agency in 1966 and served as its first president. As mayor of Arlington for 26 years and Tarrant County Judge for 16 years, he was known as a champion for regional cooperation.
Tom Vandergriff died in 2010 at the age of 84.
“My grandfather firmly believed that everyone in North Texas would succeed if they worked together, and that spirit of regionalism was instilled in me from an early age,” Vandergriff said. “I’m both excited and humbled for the opportunity to carry on that legacy through NCTCOG.”
Prior to returning home to North Texas in 2019, she served as a reporter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Lansing, Michigan. During her journalism career, Vandergriff led coverage of major regional events and national issues, earning recognition for excellence in storytelling and community engagement. She also developed expertise in government reporting.
“We are excited to welcome Caroline to the team,” said Todd Little, executive director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Her background in journalism and media provides an understanding of how information reaches the public, and it will strengthen the agency’s ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and strategically. Caroline is a trusted voice in DFW, and she will be a critical asset in shaping how our region understands and connects with NCTCOG.”
Vandergriff will serve as the primary contact for news media, in collaboration with existing department liaisons. She will also coordinate public messaging across departments and lead agency-wide communication efforts.
“I’ve spent my career helping people understand what’s happening in their local communities, and I’m honored to continue that mission at the North Central Texas Council of Governments,” Vandergriff said. “As a fifth-generation North Texan, I’m deeply committed to the continued success of this region, and I hope to amplify the incredible work NCTCOG is doing to shape a better future for the metroplex, from workforce solutions and economic development to transportation infrastructure and public safety.”
