Kassidy Arena
Engagement Reporter & Producer
Bachelor of Journalism, University of Missouri
Kassidy Arena is a University of Missouri J-School graduate who majored in Convergence Journalism with an emphasis in Radio Reporting & Producing. She comes to KBIA as the Engagement Reporter & Producer after completing a full tour of service with Report for America at Iowa Public Radio reporting on Latino, Spanish-speaking and immigrant populations in the state. At KBIA, Kassidy focuses on engaging with and reporting on historically underrepresented communities, issues and people. Kassidy’s work has been recognized by National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, Here & Now, PRX’s The World and others.
Updated: April 7, 2023