Rayna is a multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist based in New York City who specializes in documentary and visual storytelling.

She currently works at CNN as an associate producer for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a weekly documentary show that digs deeper into today’s important issues.

Previously, Rayna worked for CNN Heroes. She has experience in many aspects of long-form storytelling, including field production, research, interviewing, writing, photography and editing. She has collaborated with high-profile anchors, contributors, and talent.

Bylines and credits include CNN, CNN.com and the Associated Press, among others. Rayna graduated summa cum laude from the Missouri School of Journalism.