Hannah Joy Gebresilassie is a journalist, community advocate, media personality, photographer, motivational speaker, YouTuber and mentor based out of Metro Atlanta. Hannah recently decided to take a leap of faith and pursue her passions. She started her own media platform, HannahJoyTV, to highlight positive, cultural and uplifting stories.

She previously worked as a TV Reporter at an ABC station in Southern Illinois. That’s where she reported as the lead nightside reporter and filled in as anchor, covering everything from politics to breaking news. She also hosted and produced a weekly segment called “Going Global,” which highlighted people from nine different countries, their inspirational journeys and their cultures. During her time at ABC 3, she proudly went on-air sharing her Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage and represented by wearing traditional braids and cultural dresses for related stories.

Prior to joining the ABC 3 team, Hannah worked at FOX 5 Atlanta as a News Trainee. She also worked in the sports industry for teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Dream and Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball. She’s a proud alumnus of Georgia State, Georgia Tech and Northwestern University

Hannah is on a mission to share inspiring and informative stories while promoting positivity worldwide. She enjoys traveling around the globe, dancing, spending time with loved ones and connecting with the youth.

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