Zaria Johnson

Zaria Johnson is an accomplished journalist with a focus on environmental reporting, currently serving as an Environment Reporter/Producer at Ideastream Public Media since September 2022. Previous experience includes a role as a Metro Desk Reporter at The Columbus Dispatch and an internship at The Land, where Zaria contributed to an environmental justice reporting initiative. Academic achievements include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Kent State University, during which Zaria held positions such as Editor In Chief and General Assignment Editor at The Kent Stater and was involved in various reporting internships, including Akron Life Magazine and a social service beat for the Kent Stater.