Elenee Dao joined ABC15 in August 2022 as a multimedia journalist. She is happy to tell stories in the communities she grew up in. While she reports on all the news happening in Arizona, she focuses particularly on stories related to the state’s education system and school happenings.
Elenee is an Emmy-nominated journalist who has also received awards in education in Arizona, as well as for some of her work in previous roles in other states.
Elenee was born and raised in the Grand Canyon State and attended Arizona State University. Go Sun Devils!
Prior to joining the ABC15 family, Elenee started her career at KMVT in Twin Falls, Idaho, where she reported, produced, and anchored.
From Idaho, she traveled north to Spokane, Washington, where she was a reporter for KXLY 4 News Now.
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During her time in Southern Idaho, Elenee established deep connections with local elected officials, educators, multiple state agencies, and community members. Her coverage area included eight counties, where she did breaking news and shared stories on a range of topics, including agriculture, politics, crime, and education.
In August of 2019, Elenee moved to Spokane, Washington, where she was able to stay connected to the panhandle of the Gem State while building and developing relationships within Washington. Here, Elenee did general reporting assignments, in addition to extensively covering the COVID-19 Pandemic, education issues, and multiple protests in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
When Elenee is not reporting, you can find her trying out different restaurants across the Valley. She enjoys trying out new recipes, so send her some recommendations!
If you have any story ideas, you can email her at Elenee.dao@abc15.com.
