Email: bryanna.hampton@patch.com
Phone: (314) 956-8936

Bio
When Bryanna learned to read chapter books before Kindergarten, her creativity and love of the written word launched into high gear when she started to write things down herself.

Bryanna kept her passion for writing alive and cast it into journalism. She graduated from Missouri Baptist University with degrees in communications and public relations, and is an alumna of the World Journalism Institute's Convergence Media program in New York City. Bryanna served as the managing editor of Timeline Online, MBU's online student newspaper, for two years since its start in 2010. She also produced, anchored and edited the weekly student news broadcast "Timeline."

Bryanna first became involved with Patch as a blogger and then started freelancing. A life-long St. Louisan, she has loved getting to know the area better through Patch assignments and the unique stories life has to tell.

When she's not writing, Bryanna snaps photographs, watches Cardinals games, reads news and books, and spends time with friends and family. She is greatly involved at her hometown church, from the music team to teaching Sunday school to creating sets for musicals. Whether she's working hard or watching The Big Bang Theory, she enjoys good coffee on any occasion.

Your Beliefs
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Politics 
I lean more toward the conservative side, but when it comes down to it, I vote for and support what matches most closely to my morals and personal beliefs. 

Religion
I am an active member of the Christian church. Ultimately, I'm a human just like everyone else and don't see it as my place to judge others. I believe I am saved by a love beyond this world and am learning more and more how to best represent that.