Nationally Renowned Investigative Journalist Anastasiya Bolton Joins Spoken Word Communications

Spoken Word Communications recently announced that nationally renowned investigative journalist and speaker Anastasiya Bolton has joined the company as a senior counselor.  Anastasiya comes to Spoken Word following more than 20 years in broadcast journalism, covering local and national politics, crime, mass casualty incidents, natural disasters, incredible stories of courage, perseverance, kindness, and generosity across the United States and around the world.

Based in Houston

Anastasiya most recently worked on the front-line of the US immigration debate, reporting on stories from the US/Mexico border from Texas.  This included riding along with US border patrol agents, engaging in difficult conversations with lawmakers, hearing directly from the people who live on the border and the people who cross it along the Rio Grande. Anastasiya moved to Houston from Denver, where she spent 12 years reporting at the city’s powerhouse TV station 9NEWS and earning a reputation of a fair and trusted journalist.

As a speaker

Anastasiya has been a prominent advocate and sought-after expert in the field of trauma-informed, victim-centric reporting.  She works with law enforcement agencies, public and private entities, journalism groups and other organizations to help develop strong, transparent communications strategies that better serve the public and the organizations during times of crisis.

Recognition

Anastasiya has been recognized with dozens of local, regional, and national journalism awards for her outstanding work, including several Emmy awards and the highly regarded Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Edward R. Murrow awards. 

Background

Born in the former Soviet Union, Anastasiya grew up partially in Africa, at a Soviet Embassy, and partially in Moscow. She proudly became a US Citizen in 2007. Anastasiya knows first-hand what life under a totalitarian regime is truly like. This lived experience fuels her passion for the freedoms in this country.

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