ABOUT 

Ayanna Young serves as a Media Relations Specialist at a higher education institution. She writes press releases, prepares information for the media and maintains the college's brand. Ayanna began her career as a Reporter/Associate Producer at The Florida Channel. She has covered the bill-to-law process during legislative sessions. Ayanna has reported on a number of events including Hurricane Michael recovery efforts in Florida's panhandle and vigils held for the Pulse nightclub shooting victims. Ayanna was also a producer for the daily and weekly news programs on The Florida Channel.

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Ayanna is from West Palm Beach, Fla. She is currently pursuing a master's degree at Florida State University in Integrated Marketing Communication. Ayanna graduated from Florida A&M University where she majored in broadcast journalism and minored in public administration. 

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During her time at Florida A&M, Ayanna was an anchor and multimedia journalist for FAMU's "News 20 At Five," which broadcasts to over 80,000 viewers in Tallahassee. Ayanna was also a reporter for the university’s radio station, "WANM 90.5 The Flava Station."

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From the age of five, Ayanna showed a great interest in the art of storytelling. This led to her audition and acceptance into art schools in Palm Beach County.    

 

On her off days, Ayanna enjoys reading novels, shopping and traveling.

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