Ginella Massa (She, her)

Broadcast Journalist and Media Expert

Ginella Massa is an award-winning Canadian broadcaster, media consultant and sought after public speaker. Ginella graduated with an Honours BA in Communication Studies at York University and has a diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Seneca College. She has worked in both TV and radio, behind the scenes and on air, at many of Canada’s major networks, including CTV, CBC, and CityNews. Most recently, she was the primetime host of "Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa", on the country's national public broadcaster, making history as North America’s first hijab-wearing national TV news anchor. As a media consultant and CEO of her own PR Firm, Massa Media & Communication, Ginella helps her clients build strong communications plans through both traditional and social media. She also has a passion for working with local community groups and nonprofits, helping bridge the media literacy gap, and change the narrative of marginalized communities.