Stephanie Ballard-Foster
General assignment reporterStephanie Ballard-Foster is a general assignment reporter at WXXI News.
Before coming to WXXI News, Stephanie worked as a public health communications specialist for New York State of Health and has worked as a freelance writer and photographer for the Democrat and Chronicle.
Stephanie also has worked as a professional photographer for 17 years.
She earned a bachelor's degree in print and broadcast journalism with a concentration in multimedia journalism and a minor in film studies from SUNY Brockport. She graduated in 2017.
Before returning to college to fulfill her dream of becoming a journalist, Stephanie worked in the beauty industry, marketing field, and as a career placement coordinator. She taught at cosmetology and esthetics schools in Rochester.
She is a Rochester native.
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The Roc Murals project merges art with social enterprise to rejuvenate communities and boost economic and mental health in areas marred by historical challenges. -
The Deaf Day of Play at The Strong Museum of Play bridged fun and inclusivity, enriching the lives of deaf individuals and aspiring interpreters. -
Neighborhood groups organized an effort staffed by volunteers on Saturday to help spruce up Monroe Ave., with the expectation that Rochester will be hosting a lot of visitors for the April 8 total solar eclipse. -
The annual Friendship Festival united Rochester's hockey community in a celebration of diversity, showcasing athletes with developmental disabilities and highlighting the sport's unifying power. -
The event, a component of the Golisano Foundation's Spread the Word Inclusion campaign, sought to foster acceptance and inclusivity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. -
It’s the 5th year for the popular event that includes ice skating at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park in downtown, and all kinds of other activities for the kids. -
James Blount's life and legacy were celebrated Saturday at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester. Blount died last month at the age of 80. -
Daniel's Law would require mental health workers rather than police be the first response to someone having a mental health crisis. -
Thomas Bryant, a forward with the Miami Heat, holds a basketball camp annually at the Boys & Girls Clubs, hoping to inspire kids to 'keep pursuing their dreams.' -
One goal that organizers of the festival have is to one day establish a museum dedicated to the history of Clarissa Street.
