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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Nearly 1,000 participants gathered at Innovative Field to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, research, and support, in an effort to unite the Rochester community in the fight against the disease. -
The city's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration brings music, food and culture to the forefront. -
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s comes as Rochester’s "Moving Day" draws over 300 participants, raising crucial funds for research and support of the degenerative disease. -
The inaugural Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic showcased HBCU pride, football and community engagement while encouraging local youth to explore educational opportunities. -
Women and girls of color came together for an event focused on health services, empowerment, and fostering community connections. -
The long-running festival attracted over 300 artists, showcasing creativity while raising funds for the Memorial Art Gallery’s exhibitions and educational programs. -
City officials hope that some of the business owners could potentially become long-term vendors at the Public Market. -
Organizers of the event, the Clarissa Street Legacy Committee also announced the release of their first comic book, designed to help young people connect with the history that neighborhood.
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Marquan Grimes, an exceptional athlete in four sports and soon-to-be senior, hosted a youth football camp at Edison Career & Technical High School over the weekend. -
Residents gain valuable insights and tools for building wealth and maintaining homeownership at the city-hosted event.
