BrieAnna J. Frank currently holds the position of First Amendment Reporting Fellow at USA TODAY, where she specializes in covering critical issues related to constitutional freedoms. Her reporting focuses specifically on matters involving freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion.
Before taking on her current role, Frank worked as a member of USA TODAY's Fact Check Team, where she gained valuable experience in verification journalism. Her career in news reporting began at The Arizona Republic, where she served as a breaking news reporter and developed her skills in fast-paced journalism.
Frank's educational background includes dual degrees from Arizona State University, where she studied both journalism and political science. This combination of academic training has provided her with a strong foundation for understanding both the technical aspects of reporting and the political context of the stories she covers.
Currently, Frank is based in central Virginia, from where she continues her work covering First Amendment issues for the national publication. Her role as a reporting fellow represents a specialized position focused on one of the most important areas of American constitutional law and civil liberties.
