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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Volunteers, engineers and students came together to redesign the corner of Avenue D and Hollenbeck — with new safety measures and a mural — as part of the “Complete Streets Makeover” event. -
At White Haven Memorial Park, community members gathered to recognize the ongoing grief and sacrifice of families who lost loved ones in military service. -
More than half a million visitors are expected to fill Highland Park for one of Rochester's biggest events of the year. -
Thousands gathered at Rochester Institute of Technology to explore hundreds of student-led exhibits, from interactive games to electric vehicles and robotic ice cream servers. -
Seneca Park Zoo celebrates Earth Day with sapling giveaways, shoreline cleanup and hands-on learningVolunteers planted trees, picked up litter, and joined in science-focused education efforts aimed at protecting local ecosystems. -
Organizers, doulas and families gathered at Marketplace Mall to address systemic disparities in maternal care. -
The event pushed past policy to explore community, collaboration and emotional resilience in the face of crisis. -
With a focus on mentorship, early job skills and access to local employers, Rochester’s youth workforce initiatives are expanding pathways for teens — starting as young as 13.
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The event brought together women entrepreneurs, advocates, and local leaders to promote women-owned businesses and confront persistent wage gaps. -
Teachers and administrators from across the U.S. and Canada convened to discuss classical Catholic education and share ideas on curriculum design and student development.
