Priya Shahi

Priya Shahi is a Report for America corps member primarily covering rural communities and economies in Eastern Colorado.

Before joining Rocky Mountain PBS, Priya Shahi was a reporter for the Staten Island Advance, covering public health and human-interest stories, including disparities in maternal health outcomes and the region’s response to the mental health crisis. Her passion for journalism began after moving from Nepal to Queens, New York — one of the world’s most diverse places — where every block held untold stories. Today, she holds a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University.

Location: Eastern Colorado

Language spoken: English, Nepali

Topic expertise: Health disparities, addiction, reproductive health, mental health

Demographic expertise: People with disabilities, immigrant communities

Professional memberships: Asian American Journalists Association