Shanna Briggs
Shanna Briggs is a dedicated individual who has devoted her life to making a positive impact in the field of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Born and raised in a loving family, Shanna experienced the profound loss of her mother ten years ago due to a rare form of dementia. This deeply personal experience ignited her passion to bring about change and support for individuals and families affected by similar conditions.
With a strong desire to help others facing the challenges of dementia, Shanna found purpose in her career as she joined the Alzheimer's Association four years ago. In her role, she has been instrumental in raising awareness, advocating for improved care and resources, and organizing fundraising events to support research efforts aimed at finding a cure. Shanna's commitment to her work stems from her firsthand understanding of the impact that dementia has on individuals and their loved ones.
Angel San Juan
Angel San Juan has been in the television news business for more than 25 years, 20 of those years in Southeast Texas.
Angel is an award-winning journalist, who says reporting is his passion.
He is a native Houstonian, who grew up in Bellaire, Texas.
He’s the son of Cuban immigrants who fled Communism in the 1960’s. Angel grew up speaking Spanish at home, so he’s bilingual. Plus, Cuban food is his favorite.
Angel has an older brother who works for Southwest Airlines.
Angel considers his parents and brother his heroes for the sacrifices they’ve made to help him achieve his goal of being a reporter.
Angel loves emceeing and volunteering at community events. His hobbies include reading and watching movies, on the big screen, not at home.
He is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Hook ‘Em!
His first job after graduating was at KTRE in Lufkin, he then would join the KFDM news team in 1998, where he would work ten years. He would later serve as News Director of Fox 4 from 2009 until 2013.
In 2016, Angel returned to KFDM/Fox 4 where he has served as Executive Producer and Investigative Reporter. He’s glad to be back to the place he calls his “TV home”.
Angel enjoys being a mentor to young reporters. He says, “They help me stay relevant, they teach me a lot, hopefully I can return the favor.”
.png)
