Bethany Chafin
Bethany joined the staff of WFDD in the fall of 2012. She received her B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from Wake Forest University and focused on Anglo-Irish writing. Between undergraduate studies and graduate school, Bethany served as the intern to Talk of the Nation at NPR in D.C., participating in live NPR Election Night Coverage, Presidential debate broadcasts, regular Talk of the Nation shows, and helping to plan the inaugural broadcast of ‘Talk of the World.' She enjoys engaging with her interests in books, politics, and art in the interdisciplinary world of public radio. Before becoming Assistant News Director, Bethany was a reporter and Associate Producer for WFDD's Triad Arts and Triad Arts Weekend. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Bethany enjoys calling the Piedmont home.
Stories from this Author
New Scalp Cooling Treatment Prevents Hair Loss In Chemo Patients
Wake Forest Baptist is now offering a new treatment that helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. It's the first medical center in the U.S. to use scalp cooling technology.
Two Years Into Obamacare, Financial Stress Remains
A national poll is gauging how health care has changed since the Affordable Care Act took effect. lt is conducted by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard Chan School.
