
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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Festival at MCC showcases music, dance, food, and cultural traditions for the Year of the Snake.
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Local advocates and first responders call for expanded resources and harm reduction strategies to combat overdose deaths and gaps in treatment options.
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The annual free dance lessons on MLK Day at Garth Fagan were briefly disrupted in 2020 because of the pandemic, but school officials have worked to restore it and also help it grow every year.
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At Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, civil rights attorney Ben Crump and local leaders examined the ties between Rochester’s education challenges, poverty and crime.
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The Greater Rochester Chapter of NOW organized the local People’s March, joining hundreds of cities nationwide to advocate for reproductive rights and equality.
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The free event provided a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ couples to marry during a time of political uncertainty.
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The museum marked the 28th year of cultural programming with music, storytelling and traditional African arts.
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A meal-packing event at Lakeshore Community Church in Greece brought together more than 600 volunteers to fight global hunger and provide critical aid to vulnerable communities worldwide.
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The lighting, followed by a parade, drew crowds downtown as the annual holiday celebration introduced new bells and whistles.
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The weekend event showcased Native artistry and traditions while fostering community connections.