Poinesha Barnes is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Senior Special Projects Producer at ABC 7 Chicago.
She’s produced top-rated newscasts in cities like Dallas and Memphis and thrives on telling impactful stories.
When she’s not shaping must-watch TV, she’s busy as the Fundraising & Events Chair for NABJ-Chicago, supporting the next generation of journalists.
Passionate about storytelling and community, Poinesha loves using journalism to inform, inspire, and uplift.
She was also recently named one of WVON’s 40 under 40 recipients.
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This Giving Tuesday
December 2
Girls are already powerful — innovators, creators, and leaders in the making.
Your support helps them build on their strengths, discover new ones, and step boldly into their future.