Phia Bennin

Phia Bennin is an experienced media professional currently serving as an Editor at This American Life since January 2023. Prior to this role, Phia held various positions at Gimlet Media from April 2015 to January 2023, including Supervising Producer, Senior Producer, and Producer for the podcast Reply All. Phia's early career at NPR involved serving as an Assistant Producer for the Planet Money podcast, where responsibilities included producing weekly episodes and conducting research. Previous experience also includes temporary roles at Radiolab and as a Fellow at This American Life, where storytelling, editing, and promo production were key tasks. Phia's background also features involvement in disability advocacy and support, including roles with the San Francisco Mayor's Disability Council and as Disability Services Coordinator at Golden Gate University School of Law. Phia holds a BA in Sociology and Disability Studies from Vassar College.