Ayah Ali-Ahmad Download Resume (PDF)

About Me

I am a multimedia reporter currently covering the pulse of the Bay Area for KQED News; Northern California’s PBS and NPR Affiliate. Working on the newscast team for one of the nation's highest-rated public radio stations, I produce multiple daily audio segments and weekly digital features that bridge the gap between complex policy and community impact.

I thrive in high-pressure environments, utilizing industry-standard tools like Dalet, Adobe Audition, and live studio soundboards to deliver breaking news to a region of millions. My goal is to make essential information accessible and engaging.

I was recently selected as one of just two SABEW Sho Fellows and will attend the 2026 SABEW Journalism conference in Philadelphia. Previously, I was a Dow Jones News Fund Business Reporting Fellow and a reporter for Oakland Voices, where I honed my skills in economic equity reporting. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley (Class of 2025), where I led coverage on Berkeley city government and police accountability.

Publications

  • KQED; KQED.org
  • NPR; NPR News Now; NPR Newscasts
  • Daily Californian
  • Oakland Voices
  • Oaklandside; BerkeleySide
  • KALX

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