Christel Bell is an award-winning and twice Emmy-nominated reporter, news anchor, speaker, and celebrated author.
She has nearly 20 years in the broadcast news industry and is currently the lead consumer investigative reporter with the Let ABC15 Know team for ABC15 Arizona.
She has worked in several markets, including Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas.
Christel gained wide acclaim for her breaking news of the Emanuel 9 Charleston Church Shooting, moderating town halls on gun violence following the 2018 Parkland School Shooting and uncovering lost, unmarked African American graves, prompting the Daughters of the Confederacy to help clean up the grounds. Christel also created a franchise segment called 'Deal Diva' to offer new and creative ideas to help consumers save their money.
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In 2021, Formidable Woman Magazine recognized Christel as an outstanding woman in media.
Christel has been dedicated to using her voice to impact change, offer hope, and inspiration through her storytelling.
She has recently written "Christel’s Breaking News", a children’s book that encourages kids to believe in themselves, dream big, and embrace their unique identities.
Earlier this year, her book received the International Impact Book Award for Inspiring Children’s Stories.
Her philanthropic work as an event host, emcee, and speaker has helped garner millions of dollars for various non-profit organizations.
Beyond writing, she is a business owner, a proud mother and wife, and a community advocate.
Christel’s mission is to uplift others through her words, stories, and work in the community.
