Anna Marie Yanny
What makes us human? I could tell you by reciting poetry or by mapping the cells in your brain. At the start of my career, I chose the latter.
Then, after working as a neuroscience researcher for four years, I pivoted to writing about it. Now I'm a radio reporter who strives to cover science stories that speak to everyone. I'd love to hear yours.
Job experience
KNKX and KUOW - radio reporter/producer (2025-present)
Wisconsin Public Radio - radio reporter (2024-2025)
KQED News - on-call reporter (2023-2024)
KQED Science Desk - public radio intern (2023)
Monterey Herald - local news reporter (2022)
Allen Institute for Brain Science - neuroscience researcher (2018-2022)
Education
UC Santa Cruz, Science Communication M.S. 2023
Western Washington University, Behavioral Neuroscience B.S. 2018