Lucy Kafanov

Lucy Kafanov is a seasoned journalist and correspondent with extensive experience in international reporting. Since September 2019, Kafanov has been a correspondent for CNN in the Denver bureau, following nearly a decade of covering conflict zones as a foreign correspondent. Kafanov has held freelance roles covering Turkey and Europe for USA TODAY and The Christian Science Monitor since 2015. Prior to CNN, Kafanov served as a foreign correspondent for NBC News, covering pivotal international stories such as terrorist attacks in Europe and the battle against ISIS. Kafanov’s earlier experience includes reporting for various media outlets, including VICE Media, RT, PBS NewsHour, and E&E Publishing. Kafanov holds a B.A. in Journalism from The George Washington University.