Giselle Fernández

Giselle Fernandez is a nine -time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, and philanthropist with a career defined by groundbreaking reporting. She is also a four-time recipient of the Southern California National Press Club’s Journalist of The Year award and recipient of the President’s Award for Impact in Journalism. She is currently the host of Spectrum News 1 prime time news of record, The Rush Hour, and host of the Emmy-winning series L.A. Stories. She has covered major international events for CBS and NBC News, including the Gulf War, U.S. invasions of Haiti and Panama, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Known for her insightful interviews with global figures like Fidel Castro and Henry Kissinger, and Governor Newsom. Giselle combines rigorous journalism with a deep commitment to community storytelling. A dedicated civic leader, she serves on the Emeritus boards of the Grammy Museum and City Year Los Angeles, bringing a powerful voice for media integrity and cultural connection to The LA Local’s board.

Why LA:  I love Los Angeles for so many reasons. Its rich global diversity– we are a melting pot of color, culture and diverse thought. I love our community of innovators, artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers, techies, streamers,  who reflect the diverse stories and voices of who we are. We are a vibrant kaleidoscope of a city reminding us of the great powers of diversity. But mostly I love the nature, the ocean, deserts and mountains of this state– how you can go to a salsa bar or the symphony, go to a great sports game and then ride to Malibu or Mammoth… for skiing or a great beach walk. I love options and this city is full of them. I love LA.