
Shannon Ryan
Shannon Ryan joined FOX 7 as a multimedia journalist in April 2019.
Prior to joining FOX 7, Shannon worked as a multimedia journalist, anchor and producer for WDVM-TV in Maryland. Shannon was the stations first multimedia journalist at the Northern Virginia bureau -- helping launch the satellite office in the D.C. suburbs.
Shannon attended Penn State University.
She graduated with dual majors in broadcast journalism and political science.
As a student, Shannon interned at CBS News’ Washington D.C. bureau during the 2016 presidential elections. She interned at FOX 29 in Philadelphia, as the city hosted the DNC. She also interned at WNYT in Albany. She completed numerous media internships with Penn State athletics. She worked as a student sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network.
Through a university partnership, Shannon was able to work as a print and photojournalist for the Associated Press. Her work for the wire, covering the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials in North Carolina, and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics was published by various outlets, including The New York Times, Washington Post, ESPN and ABC News. She also anchored and produced a student special on the games. Through a different university partnership with the Catholic New Service, Shannon was able to cover the 2015 Papal visits to Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
As a member of Penn State’s international reporting program, Shannon traveled to Greece. Shannon worked as a multimedia journalist in Athens and Lesbos producing a piece on human smuggling.
Shannon is from Saratoga County, NY. She loves yoga, spicy food and all things outdoors. Most importantly, she would love to tell your story!
The latest from Shannon Ryan
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Family of Round Rock murder victim speaks out against parole bills
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Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action rally for gun reform
Volunteers gathered at the Texas State Capitol as part of “Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund’s Road Trip for Background Checks.”
Sonya Wallace's mother asking for help in solving her murder
Linda Gonzales is asking for help in solving the 1999 murder of her 15-year-old daughter Sonya Wallace in Rockdale.
Abbott issues executive order prohibiting "vaccine passports" in Texas
On Tuesday, many groups that receive “public funds” were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Huston-Tillotson mourns loss of Northwest Austin shooting victim
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Essential workers, elderly receive COVID-19 vaccines without appointments
Essential workers and anyone over 80 were offered first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine without appointments Monday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
Gun control advocates, lawmakers call for reform after mass shootings
In the wake of two mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia, Texas gun control advocates and lawmakers are amplifying their calls for legislative reform.