
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
Scottsdale coffee shop supports local artists, charities
Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea in Scottsdale has donated to the Make A Wish Foundation, and their walls are filled with works from local artists.
Giving back: Dance studio makes big donation to Phoenix Children's Hospital
A Valley couple lost their business due to COVID-19, but opened Phoenix Dance Studio in November - and made a big donation in the process.
Community Cares: Dance studio makes big donation to Phoenix Children's Hospital
A Valley couple lost their business due to COVID-19, but opened Phoenix Dance Studio in November - and made a big donation in the process.
Phoenix, Tempe high school districts partnering to vaccinate thousands of Valley teachers, staff
The Phoenix Union and Tempe Union High School Districts are planning to provide thousands of education employees with the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 22 and 23.
Phoenix, Tempe school districts hosting COVID-19 vaccination pods
The Phoenix Union and Tempe Union High School Districts are planning to provide thousands of education employees with the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 22 and 23.
Phoenix Raceway offering fans a chance to drive laps for charity
Phoenix International Raceway is opening up their track to the public! Fans can take laps in exchange for a $25 donation that benefits Arizona Accelerator Charities.
St. Mary's Food Bank will take your extra citrus fruits
It's citrus season and that means many have extra citrus fruits to get rid of. Donate them to St. Mary's Food Bank to help with those facing food insecurity in the Valley.
Ballet Arizona takes free annual event online amid COVID-19 pandemic
As they say, the show must go on, and that is especially true for Ballet Arizona's annual event, Ballet Under the Stars.
Community Cares: A virtual event for Ballet Arizona amid the ongoing pandemic
Despite COVID-19, the show must go on, and for Ballet Arizona, they are taking its annual Ballet Under The Stars event online.
YMCA virtual learning support to continue; organization extends contract with Department of Education
The Valley of the Sun YMCA recently received $500,000 from the Department of Education to fund its virtual learning program.