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
ASU honors military members with annual Salute to Service
ASU is hosting its annual Salute to Service from Nov. 6 to 16, offering community events and a football game to honor its 22,000 military-connected students and veterans.
Sky Harbor Airport emergency drill: Travelers may see smoke, response crews
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is holding a federally-mandated emergency response drill on Wednesday afternoon. Travelers may see smoke and emergency crews, but officials say operations will continue normally.
Arizona business opens doors for employees with criminal records
An Arizona-based luxury door manufacturer is prioritizing hiring formerly incarcerated individuals to help them successfully re-enter society.
Personal guides help seniors navigate the healthcare maze
A new Medicare-covered service connects seniors with dedicated phone guides to manage healthcare applications, meal deliveries, and transportation.
ASU tops national innovation rankings for 12th straight year
Arizona State University ranked ahead of MIT and Stanford for innovation in a new report. ASU leadership attributes the success to new programs preparing students for the future workforce.
ASU researchers study black widow spiders to understand urban heat adaptation
Arizona State University students are researching how black widow spiders adapt to urban heat compared to those in desert environments.
Scottsdale equine therapy program helps first responders heal from trauma
A free six-week program at Hunkapi Farms uses horses to provide somatic therapy for first responders dealing with job-related stress.
Arizona teen heads to Washington for National Civics Bee
From the desert to Washington, D.C., an Arizona teen is taking his love of civics out of the classroom and all the way to the capital for a national competition.
Local movie Underneath the Glittery Moon to premiere in Scottsdale
The locally made romantic comedy "Underneath the Glittery Moon" in Scottsdale features 100 local actors and supports GiGi's Playhouse.
ASU responds to federal inquiry into visa usage following VP Vance comments
Arizona State University defended its hiring practices after Vice President J.D. Vance highlighted high rates of J-1 visa usage at ASU and eight other major schools.