Alyana Gomez
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Collingswood, New Jersey, Alyana had a microphone in her hand from the time she was little girl. At an early age, she knew she wanted her voice to be heard and had her sights set on a career in front of the camera. Alyana was also determined to live her life helping others.
Her lofty goals as a kid became clearer and more focused in college, where she channeled her passion for writing. Alyana attended Salisbury University in Maryland, where she studied Journalism and landed her first job in local news. There, she won her first Associated Press award for enterprise reporting, spot news and in-depth coverage.
Her next stop was Jacksonville, Florida where she worked as a reporter, covering everything from natural disasters to government accountability. Alyana was honored and humbled to win her first Emmy award for coverage of a murder trial.
Alyana then moved to Hartford, Connecticut where she anchored weekend mornings and helped launch the consumer investigative unit. She also became a mother for the first time, with the birth of her son.
Then the West Coast came calling, with an opportunity to anchor and report in the Bay Area. Alyana covered the destructive Wine Country fires, California's deadliest wildfire in Paradise, homelessness and the impact of lead poisoning on children in Oakland. What she loved most about her time there was her connection to such a culturally vibrant community and the fulfilling work she did with the Golden State Warriors Community Foundation.
While in California, Alyana's family grew with the birth of her baby girl. She hopes that her life as a hard-working mom with a demanding career will one day encourage her children to make a difference in their community.
Speaking of... out and about in the community is where you'll find her most days! Don't be afraid to say hi in the grocery store or down the shore.
Alyana's Stories
Amateur boxers prepare to go blow for blow in Philly, all for the fight against cancer
Twenty-two amateur boxers from the Philadelphia area are stepping into the ring, some of them for the first time, all for the fight against cancer.
Brother's medical diagnosis gives IBX employee a reason to run
Sherman is a manager for Independence Blue Cross, and says he found community through IBX and encouragement from teammates who are all part of the Blue Streak running team.
The National Constitution Center's 19th Amendment exhibit explains how women won the right to vote
The National Constitution Center's 19th Amendment exhibit explains how women won the right to vote. You can see the tactics they used to win public favor, join the parade for suffrage and see a jailhouse pin with a heart padlock that was gifted to the women arrested for fighting for their rights.
Spiders and lizards and snakes, oh my! Alyana Gomez gets up close with Six Flags' creepy crawlies
Take a walk on the wild side among exotic animals for a thrilling spring break adventure at Six Flags' Wild Safari and Savannah Sunset Resort.
"Marin Leads Rachmaninoff and Schumann" March 20 - 22 in Marian Anderson Hall
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we take you to the Philadelphia Orchestra, set to perform this month under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop, who's on a mission to mentor and support other women in music.
Chill Moody's 'We Golf Now' breaking down barriers between Philadelphia youth and golf
Kicking off Black History Month, West Philadelphia native Chill Moody is on a mission to make golf accessible to everyone, regardless of background.
Philadelphia chef brings Latin family traditions to upscale restaurant for Day of the Dead
Inspired by the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, chef Richard Sandoval has created some traditional dishes available for a limited time.
Ballers transforms The Battery in Fishtown into a social sports venue
The Pickleball craze is about to explode in Philadelphia with a new multi-sports social venue that's coming to Fishtown next month. It's called Ballers at The Battery, and Action News got an exclusive tour of this historic facility.
New Women's Wellness Center offering holistic approach to healing the body
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, sits a serene sanctuary for women.
Seniors in PA and Del. at risk of losing critical meal deliveries and local food services
$1 trillion of critical funding for Medicaid and food stamps is on the chopping block, under President Trump's sweeping tax and spending cuts. The biggest direct risk could impact home-based care and food programs provided to senior citizens.