Brynn Gingras is a New York City-based correspondent covering major breaking news events for CNN. Since joining CNN in March 2016, she's led the network's coverage of major stories like the college admissions scandal, Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement, and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her reporting also covers domestic terrorist attacks, protests against police brutality, extreme weather events, and law enforcement.
The Connecticut native comes to the network from NBC's New York affiliate where she reported live in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Gingras also reported for affiliate stations WVIT in Hartford, Connecticut, and anchored for the CNN affiliate KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri. She began her career with CBS News' documentaries division in New York City. There, she contributed to pieces on the Iraq War, the Michael Jackson trial, Hurricane Katrina, and the BTK arrest. Her coverage over her career has earned her an Edward R. Murrow award, a National Emmy, and three regional Emmys.
Brynn graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in American Studies and a concentration in Sociology. She spent much of her four years on the basketball court as the starting point guard for the Bulldogs and served as captain her senior year. Now, she volunteer coaches with an inner city AAU program.
