Annelise Pierce: Director & Managing Editor

Hi! I’m Annelise Pierce, I’m the founder, director and managing editor of Shasta Scout.

I’m passionate about rebuilding trust in news as a public service. My two years on the Shasta County Grand Jury were formative to my 2021 decision to begin a local news media organization focused on government accountability and in-depth, investigative reporting that would adequately address the needs of our diverse and complex community. 

I’ve lived in Shasta County for sixteen years and have a bachelors in business and a background in community development.

Without a journalism degree or experience in a legacy newsroom, I’m a relative newcomer to the media world. It’s a perspective that’s allowed me to confront long-standing issues in the media industry. Over the last two years I’ve developed innovative processes and practices that have drawn both regional and national attention.