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Email: lezla.gooden@kero.com
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Education: Hampton University, BA/Georgetown University M.S.
Current Position/ Job Duties: Multimedia Journalist
Previous Work Experience: C-SPAN,CNN,NBC, WSLS-TV
Joined 23ABC News: April 2019
News Philosophy: Its vital to me to report news timely, accurately, and meet all ethical standards.
Role Models: Mom, Dad, Oprah and Gayle King.
Favorite Music: Film Scores, Beyoncé and Big Band/Jazz from the 60s-70s
Favorite Movies: Disney Movies
Favorite Books: The Defining Decade, The New Jim Crow, The Fault in Our Stars
Hobbies/ Interests: Reading, Dancing, Swimming, Traveling,
Pets: Dog mommy to Solomon Sebastian III and RIP Sandy Boy
Something Most People Don't Know About Me: Surfing with a shark.
What I Like Best About Southern California: I love the sun, the palm trees and being closer to the water
You're most likely to see me around town: Exploring new restaurants and family owned businesses.