Ashonti Ford Biography
Ashonti Ford is an American Award-Winning Journalist working for ABC 33/40 as an evening news anchor since joining the station in September 2025. Since January 2020, she has been a news reporter for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. She previously worked as a national correspondent for Gray Television in Washington, D.C.
Ashonti Ford Education
After completing her high school education, Ford attended San Francisco State University in 2008. In 2012, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism.
Ashonti Ford Career
Ford works for ABC 33/40 as an evening news anchor. In this role, she anchors the 4, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts and guides live coverage of breaking news and major events. She has done national political reporting from the White House and Capitol Hill with a commitment to local accountability and community connection.
Since January 2020, she has been a news reporter for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. She previously worked as a national correspondent for Gray Television in Washington, D.C. There, she mainly focused on press briefings, the Capitol, and the White House for the network’s new stations across the country. She also interviewed lawmakers on policy and current events.
Ford worked for Bay News 9 as a news reporter in Tampa, Florida, for three years, from August 2020 to July 2023. She also served as a reporter at Atlanta Black Star, where she provided awareness of health issues affecting African Americans.
Ford worked for WDAF-TV, the FOX4 affiliate in Kansas City, Missouri, where she served as a reporter from March 2019 to January 2020. While there, she was in charge of providing breaking news, conducting research, and covering national and local news. Prior to working for WDAF-TV, she served as a producer, anchor, and MMJ at WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois.
During her time at WAND-TV, Ford hosted a weekly Foodie Friday segment and filled in as a weekend evening anchor. Besides this, she also wrote and edited stories for social media and broadcast platforms. Previously, she served as an MMJ and reporter at KSNW-TV in Wichita, Kansas, from July 2016 to June 2018. While there, she anchored special shows and provided breaking news for the station.
Ford worked as a reporter at WMDT-Television Channel 47 in Salisbury, Maryland, from August 2015 to July 2016. She also covered major breaking including the Clinton and Trump presidential election campaigns. Prior to working at WMDT, she worked as an on-air personality on Dash Radio, where she worked from August 2014 to August 2015.
Ford began her career as an intern at KMIR 6 News in Palm Springs, California, working there from August 2014 to July 2015. During her time at KMIR 6 News, she helped anchors and reporters with daily tasks and assisted with the production of evening newscasts.
Ford served as a marketing associate at WPBT2 in Miami, Florida from September 2012 to August 2014. Prior to working for WPBT2, she worked for CBS News as an investigative Unit where she served from May 2012 to November 2012. She also worked together with George Zimmerman as well as produced investigative news for the station. Before working at CBS News, Ford served as a newsroom and live intern at KGO-TV in San Francisco Bay.
Ashonti Ford Age
Ford was born on June 27th, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 30s. Ford celebrates her birthday on June 27th, as evidenced by her Facebook post on June 27, 2025, captioned “Like a fine wine, I just get better with time 🍷Cheers to another birthday 🔥.”
Ashonti Ford Height
Ford stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Ashonti Ford Family
Ford was born and brought up in San Francisco Bay California alongside her sisters and cousins. On June 18, 2023, she posted a photo of herself together with her father on her Instagram account wishing him a Happy Father’s Day.
Ashonti Ford Husband
Ford is single, as evidenced by her Facebook relationship status captioned “Single.” During her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the DC metro area, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Ashonti Ford Net Worth
Ford has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Ashonti Ford Salary
Ford earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Ashonti Ford WECT-TV
Ford worked at WECT-TV alongside other famous WECT-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors, including
- Molly Martinez
- Jon Decker
- Peter Zampa
- Brendan Cullerton
- Rhyan Henson
- Jon Evans
- Kim Ratcliff
- Daniella Hankey
- Mara McJilton
- Zach Solon
- Emma Dollenmayer
- Reyna Crooms
- Ashley Balsavias
- Delaney Tarpley
- Gannon Medwick