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
Mesa summer badminton camp keeps local youth active and connected
Mesa Public Schools is hosting a girls badminton summer camp at Shepherd Junior High School. The program keeps students physically active while teaching teamwork skills through June 25.
Arizona opioid abuse toolkit providing support to hospitality, construction industries
Valley Leadership has introduced an opioid use disorder business toolkit to help employers provide support to employees suffering from substance abuse.
Mesa senior living residents find joy, community in gardening
Senior residents at Pegasus Landing of Mesa are learning gardening through the newly established Green Thumb Club.
I-10 reopened near Mini Stack in Phoenix after semi crash
Interstate 10 in Phoenix has been fully reopened after a crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, partially closed the freeway near the Mini Stack on Wednesday morning.
Phoenix 'Carry the Load' walk honors fallen military members for Memorial Day
Dozens of people gathered in downtown Phoenix on Sunday to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Mesa organization supports young adults aging out of foster care system
Foster Arizona, an organization funded entirely by community support, provides housing and wrap-around services to help young adults transition out of the foster care system.
Route 66 bike ride concludes in Phoenix to raise Parkinson's disease awareness
Cyclists completed a 1,600-mile journey from Chicago to Phoenix along Route 66 ahead of the World Parkinson Congress to demonstrate how staying active helps manage the neurodegenerative disease.
Chandler delays vote on Flock Safety contract until July
After hours of debate and tense exchanges among council members, the Chandler City Council has delayed a decision on whether to renew its contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader cameras until July.
Mylar balloon outages trigger safety warnings for upcoming Memorial Day
As high school graduations and Memorial Day approach, utility providers caution that loose foil balloons can cause widespread power loss and extreme summer heat risks.
Phoenix Children's celebrate patients graduating high school
The 1 Darn Cool School program at Phoenix Children's Hospital hosted a graduation ceremony to celebrate patients earning their high school diplomas.