
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
Tempe Tavern closes its doors amid controversies from recent years
A Tempe bar that attracted considerable controversy in recent years over allegations of underage drinking has closed its doors, according to an attorney representing the establishment.
Arizona teen screenwriter and actress Ellie Mae Smith earns major recognitions
A Surprise, Arizona teenager is earning major accolades for her career as an actress and screenwriter.
Peoria Unified launches new seventh-through-12th grade model at Cactus High School
A new academic program provides Peoria junior high students with early access to high school-level courses and technical career certifications.
Teens find connection and support at free camp for kidney patients
Applications are open for Camp Kidney, a free three-day camp running from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25 for children experiencing kidney failure and renal challenges.
Phoenix family searching for missing goldendoodle after severe monsoon storm
Summer monsoon storms can scare pets away from home, and one family has been searching for their 18-month-old goldendoodle, Oreo, for six weeks after a storm blew open their fence.
Arizona Labor Day travel guide: Best times to drive; latest gas prices
Planning a trip for Labor Day weekend? Check peak driving hours, local gas prices, and other advice.
Miracle League of Arizona seeks 200 volunteer buddies for upcoming season
The Miracle League of Arizona is launching a campaign to recruit volunteers to help athletes with special needs play baseball.
ASU expands Dreamscape Learn virtual reality program to West Valley campus
Arizona State University is expanding its immersive virtual reality program to a new campus. The technology allows students to study complex subjects inside virtual environments.
ASU welcomes inaugural class to its medicine and medical engineering school
ASU's new medical engineering program welcomed 36 students to learn how to transform the healthcare field.
Tempe cooling center stays open with $61,000 donation amid extreme heat
A more than $61,000 donation by Tempe Community Action Agency is keeping the Church of Epiphany cooling center open in Tempe.









