Jana Katsuyama

Jana Katsuyama is a seasoned journalist who has worked in various roles within the industry. She currently serves as a reporter for KTVU and has been part of the station's team since 2007. During her tenure at KTVU, Jana has won multiple Emmy awards and made significant contributions to investigative journalism, such as her work on paper dealer plate loopholes that led to changes in California's license plate laws. Prior to joining KTVU, she held positions at WDTN-TV and KBJR-TV. Jana has also worked as an international relations coordinator for the Hiroshima YMCA Medical College in Yonago, Japan, and was selected to teach English in Japan through the Japanese Foreign Ministry's JET Program. She is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association and actively engages with community organizations such as the Japanese American Citizens League, National Japanese American Historic Society, Nichibei Foundation, Self-Help for the Elderly, and others. In her personal life, Jana enjoys various activities like bicycling, ballet, playing tennis and pursuing a perfect cup of tea or coffee. She is originally from Dayton Ohio and graduated with honors from Oberlin College with a double major in English Literature and East Asian Studies.