Anita Roman
Anita Roman joined FOX 10 News in July of 2011 and is thrilled to be part of the FOX 10 Family.
Even though she was born and raised in Chicago, Phoenix captured Anita's heart when she came out for her first job in television news years ago!
Anita comes to Phoenix from the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas via the Midwest, where she anchored first the weekend newscasts, then the midday show in Springfield, IL.
Anita has reported on everything from Presidential visits to deadly tornadoes to crime and education. The Illinois Times named Anita "Best Journalist."
Anita was born and raised in Chicago. She is fluent in Polish and didn't speak English until she was three years old. She attended DePaul University in Chicago, where she got a real taste of big city news.
Anita interned for WLS-TV twice and for NBC Network News in Chicago. Anita ventured out west for her first job in television news, leaving behind her family and friends for a career she loves.
She worked for KTVK-TV in Phoenix before moving on to Yakima, WA to report and anchor.
Anita has an enormous passion for television journalism. She feels that every story covered is an opportunity to make a difference and to help someone. She loves getting out in the community and listening to the concerns of local residents.
During her time in Las Vegas, Anita reported on the O.J. Simpson arrest, the Monte Carlo fire and Hepatitis C Health scare, which affected thousands of residents there. She canvassed a North Las Vegas neighborhood with Hillary Clinton and reported live on the historic democratic debates held in the Valley.
She has appeared on MSNBC, CNN and the Today Show.
When she's not working, Anita and her fiancé love to pamper and spoil their Chihuahua "Shorty." They also enjoy hiking all the local mountain ranges and taking advantage of the gorgeous weather here in the Valley. On warm nights they take their 1963 Cadillac Convertible for a spin or hop on one of their custom motorcycles for a ride up Camelback Mountain.
Anita is also an avid reader, shopper and is studying to be fluent in Spanish.
The latest from Anita Roman
Valley dentist offers Halloween candy buy-back program
It's a trick when someone tries to take your Halloween treats away, but one Valley dentist is telling parents and kids it's for their own good!
Community Cares: Two Pups Wellness Fund
A local non-profit donates thousands of dollars to MCACC surgical centers. Anita Roman reports.
Police and Paws: Phoenix officers helping animals find forever homes
A K-9 on patrol, but Lucas the shelter dog isn't working, he's looking for a new home and Phoenix Police Officer Alex Ruiz is trying to help.
Firefighters battle 1st-alarm fire at west Phoenix strip mall
Firefighters say no one was injured after a first-alarm shed fire behind a west Phoenix strip mall spread to two nearby businesses.
Behind-the-scenes of expanded elephant exhibit set to open at Phoenix Zoo
As crews finish installing the viewing fence and a few other projects, the Asian elephants at the Phoenix Zoo anxiously await the opening of their new habitat.
Holiday Travel: How to reduce stress
FOX 10's Anita Roman talks to travelers about how to avoid getting stressed during holiday travel.
ASU graduate creates tool to help with physical therapy
One wrong move left Daniel Campbell with a spinal cord injury and unable to move from the chest down.
Paralyzed ASU graduate creates tool to help with physical therapy
An ASU graduate suffered an injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Now, he's helping others find movement again. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
3 Arizona kids take off on magical flight to Disney World
Wishes, including some really big ones, are being granted this weekend as three Arizona wish kids boarded a magical flight to Disney World.
Chandler Bears Youth Football team adopts Seahawks tackle technique
Head injuries and concussions are big concerns for parents with children that play sports and some don't want their kids to even play football. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the details on how a local team adopted a pro team's method to avoid head injuries.