Ananya Panchal

Ananya Panchal is a skilled writer and editor with extensive experience in lifestyle, entertainment, and news journalism. Currently serving as a Lifestyle & Trending News Writer for Sports Illustrated since September 2022, Ananya previously worked as an Entertainment Reporter for BDG, Bustle, and held several leadership roles at Back Bay Publishing Company, including Chairwoman and Diversity and Inclusion Chair. Ananya has also contributed to major media outlets such as NBCUniversal and the San Francisco Chronicle as an intern, while also holding editorial positions at The BU Buzz Magazine, The Daily Free Press, and Los Altos Town Crier. Ananya earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from Boston University, complemented by a high school diploma from Basis Independent Silicon Valley.