Allysa Adams

Allysa Adams is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Communication, Arizona State University. She holds a Bachelor's from Columbia University and a Master's in Journalism from the University of Missouri. With over 30 years in television, her career spans reporting, producing, and executive roles at CBS News, National Geographic, and Arizona PBS.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, Columbia University
• Master's in Journalism, University of Missouri, Columbia

Research & Professional Focus: Specializes in broadcast journalism techniques, investigative storytelling, and public affairs production. Her work emphasizes ethical reporting and multi-platform content creation. Managed major news coverage of Senator John McCain's passing, Arizona elections, and the pandemic response.

Advising & Leadership: Oversees Cronkite News student newscast production. Previously served as Executive Producer for Arizona PBS News, directing teams through high-stakes news cycles.

Labs/Teams: Directs Cronkite News, an award-winning student-run newsroom producing daily newscasts for Arizona PBS.