Isabella Knaggs, an undergraduate senior at the University of Arizona, has joined the PRT for the spring semester of 2026 as an intern news reporter.
Knaggs is pursuing a degree in journalism, with a strong interest in accountability journalism, bilingual storytelling, and human rights reporting. Through her academic and professional work, she has focused on policy decisions, local events, law enforcement practices, and media coverage that shape Southern Arizona.
In addition to her work here at PRT, Knaggs is currently writing and reporting as an intern for the Sonoran Journal, the official magazine of the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In this role, she contributes thoroughly reported stories that highlight local businesses, events, and community services or centers.
Aside from her internship work, Knaggs is currently reporting on a long-form journalism project titled The Ant in Their Hand. Through field reporting, interviews, and document analysis, the project aims to connect Americans using empathy and hold government agencies accountable.
When she isn’t working, Knaggs loves running, reading, and spending time with her loved ones. After graduation, she hopes to continue working in journalism, focusing on immigration, border policy and human rights reporting.