Suzanne Kianpour

AboutMe 

Suzanne Kianpour. Persian-Italian Atlanta native. Living in Washington, D.C. Working for the British Broadcasting Corporation. Covering Capitol Hill and the State Department for the BBC. Producing and reporting for TV, radio, online and social media - from the Mexican presidential election to the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown to the protests in Istanbul of summer 2013 to Geneva for a historic diplomatic breakthrough resulting in an Iran nuclear deal - to name a few. Formerly of NBC News and Fox News. Polyglot (Farsi, Spanish, Italian, learning Arabic, little bit of French) with a passion for traveling, history, food, fashion, foreign affairs, photography and all things futbol. Emory University alum (International Studies. Concentration: Conflict & Security in the Middle East.) British roots began at University of Oxford - University College. Studied Political Journalism at Georgetown University (HOYA SAXA!). Atlanta Braves and Falcons fanatic. Druid Hills High School alum - still cheering for the Red Devils from afar, especially my former soccer, cross country and basketball teams. Love the Lakers. Junior League of Washington member. The Fund for American Studies Journalism Fellow 2014. Listed in Washington Life Magazine's "Young and the Guest List" as one of DC's most influential 40-and-under leaders. Emmy nominated for work with NBC News Midterm 2010 coverage.

Thanks for stopping by! - Suzy