Kassidy Arena
Engagement Producer (2022-2023)Kassidy Arena was the Engagement Producer for KBIA from 2022-2023. In her role, she reported and produced stories highlighting underrepresented communities, focused on community outreach and promoting media literacy. She was born in Berkeley, California, raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a degree in Journalism at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Kassidy came to KBIA after finishing her full tour of service with Report for America working at Iowa Public Radio covering Latino, Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities. When she’s not at work, Kassidy enjoys playing with her rescue dog Reggie.
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Many resources in Columbia are predominantly available in English, like children’s art classes. One woman in Columbia helps kids express themselves through art in two languages. -
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One Missouri family talks about their decision to move to Colorado, before laws restricting transgender health care and youth sports go into effect at the end of the month. -
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Racial disparities in traffic stops and searches still exist within mid-Missouri and across the state. One organization is sharing a way for community members to change those numbers. -
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