From the Crest ALPHA PHI'S ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
ONE OF US
Amanda Venegas Gamma AlphaSan Diego State
As a television news anchor for ABC30 in California, Amanda Venegas (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State) co-anchors the morning news live broadcast, and it is a natural fit for her. “I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TELLING STORIES TO
“I have always loved telling stories to my family and presenting information to my classmates. I was very involved in student leadership from a young age and that was nurtured in Alpha Phi.”
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my family and presenting information to my classmates. I was very involved in student leadership from a young age and that was nurtured in Alpha Phi,” said Amanda. “I spoke in front of our large chapter and was involved in Panhellenic and Associated Students at San Diego State University….I’ve always thought that each person can teach you something or has a story to tell.” She has been sharing those stories through a role in media since she was interning at ABC stations early in her career. Those internships allowed her to build a resume tape and a highlight reel. Her experience and her involvement in online journalism landed her a job in television after graduation. “My first television job was in Billings, Montana. I was green and willing to learn. I worked my way up from reporter to weekend anchor. Four years later, I was able to land my dream job working in my hometown of Fresno, CA at the ABC owned and operated station,” said Amanda. She has been at ABC30 for eight years and served as a morning anchor for nearly
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