Annalisa Pardo
Annalisa joined the FOX 10 Phoenix team in March 2026 as a weekend morning anchor and reporter. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she is thrilled to call The Grand Canyon State her new home!
Prior to moving to Phoenix, Annalisa spent six years at KRQE-TV in Albuquerque, New Mexico, most recently as an evening reporter and anchor. While in Albuquerque, Annalisa covered everything from the state legislature to high-profile national headlines, including the Rust movie set shooting and trial. She also was key to her station’s coverage of the abuse-related indictment of actor Timothy Busfield. Her lead story on a local defense attorney’s criminal enterprise—orchestrating the dismissal of DWI cases—earned her an Emmy Award in 2025. Annalisa also won Emmys in 2018 and 2019 for her live reporting on extreme weather at her first station, KIMT-TV in Rochester, Minnesota.
Annalisa holds a Master of Science in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Go Orange! She received her Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science at Loyola Marymount University while pursuing a minor in dance.
Annalisa is deeply passionate about the importance of local journalism and believes hearing neighbors’ stories can help foster empathy in communities. Off-camera, you’ll find her in a dance class, hiking with her rescue dog, Franklin, or hunting for Arizona’s best hidden-gem restaurants.
Have a story idea? Reach out to Annalisa via email or social media. She's also on TikTok: @annalisapardo
The latest from Annalisa Pardo
State Route 51 road closures to impact Phoenix drivers for weeks
Drivers traveling north on SR-51 between Highland and Camelback can expect limited lanes starting Monday for the next 7 weeks.
Arizona man celebrates life milestones after successful Mayo Clinic lung transplant
A handyman and grandfather of 14 children celebrated his one-year lung transplant anniversary after previously being unable to walk down the hallway.
Arizona STEM education grants: SRP opens registration for free teacher workshops
The Salt River Project is offering free science, technology, engineering, and math workshops for teachers to enhance instruction on topics like energy, magnetism, and electricity.
Sky Harbor airport hosts workshop to support travelers with dementia
Sky Harbor hosted a dementia-friendly travel workshop, offering specialized resources, like a low-sensory room and a "compassion cacti" lanyard program, to assist travelers.
Arizona funding fight: Maricopa Community Colleges decries 12 years of zero state aid
Maricopa Community Colleges is giving the Arizona a failing grade, as they received zero dollars from the state for the 12th consecutive year.
Arizona distracted driving: Fines increase to $400 under new road safety law
A new Arizona law is targeting distracted driving, following 66 deaths on state roads in 2024 alone, according to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Arizona piano teacher helps Irish teen Freya Terris make one-handed music history
Freya Terris, a 17-year-old left unable to use her right hand after bone erosion surgery, re-learned the piano through online lessons with Arizona music teacher Rory Dowse.
Phoenix college student earns Guardian Law Group scholarship
South Mountain Community College student Travis Vasquez has been named the first recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from Guardian Law Group for youth impacted by the criminal justice system.
Arizona Burn Center introduces advanced Helix SCAR3 laser technology for scar healing
The Diane and Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health has acquired the Helix Scar-3 laser, becoming the only facility in the state to offer this advanced treatment.
Arizona Autism streamlines lifelong care for families
CEO Ryker Martin established Arizona Autism after struggling to find local services for his three-year-old son. The center delivers specialized care from early youth through independent adulthood.