NTCOG
Caroline Vandergriff
The North Central Texas Council of Governments announced Wednesday that veteran broadcast journalist Caroline Vandergriff has been named the agency’s new Public Affairs and Communications Officer, bringing nearly 15 years of newsroom experience to one of the region’s most influential governmental organizations.
In her new role, Vandergriff will oversee all media relations, public outreach, and strategic communication efforts for NCTCOG.
She joins the agency after serving as a reporter for CBS News Texas, following earlier reporting assignments in Oklahoma City, Charlotte, and Lansing, Michigan. Over her career, she led coverage of major regional events and issues of national significance, earning recognition for excellence in storytelling, community engagement, and government reporting.
“We are excited to welcome Caroline to the team,” said Todd Little, NCTCOG’s executive director, in a statement. “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 agency’s lead media contact while working alongside existing departmental liaisons. She will coordinate messaging across departments and guide agency-wide communications strategies.
“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.”
Her appointment carries personal significance: Her grandfather, Tom Vandergriff, helped create NCTCOG in 1966 and served as its first president.
“My grandfather firmly believed that everyone in North Texas would succeed if they worked together,” she said. “I’m both excited and humbled for the opportunity to carry on that legacy through NCTCOG.”