Position: Reporter
Covers: Brook Park, immigration and the Middle Eastern communities
Email: nadeen.abusada@wews.com
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA
Education: Graduated from LSU's mass communication program with a minor in Arabic
Previous Work Experience: 3 years at WBRZ in Baton Rouge
Joined News 5: September 2021
Most Memorable Stories: Covering the list of events that happened in 2020, along with the hurricanes that came through South Louisiana
Awards/Honors: Emmy-nominated for reporting
News Philosophy: Everybody has a story to tell, sometimes it just takes a little more digging and stepping into their world to learn it
Favorite Music: Pop, Latin, and Middle Eastern — and every now and then, some country
Favorite Food: Any of the Palestinian classics my mom makes, including Mansaf, Maqluba and just a good Shawarma sandwich. But I also can't turn down some authentic Latin or asian food
Family: 1 of 5 siblings
Hobbies & Interests: I'm a big foodie who loves to travel and cook, but I also enjoy soccer, photography and finding cool hangout spots in the city
You're most likely to see me around town at: Any restaurant in the city, but I do love a good park
Something most people don't know about me: I studied Arabic in Morocco, and I throw down when it comes to Cajun cooking
What I like best about Northeast Ohio: The diversity, the summers and the hidden gems
On the weekends I love to: Hang with friends, try new places and cook
Additional Info You Want People to Know about You: I am a proud Palestinian-American who grew up in the Louisiana Bayou. Culture, people and food bring me so much joy.
