Denise Dufala is an Emmy-award winning journalist who spent 30 years working at CBS in Cleveland, Ohio.  Denise holds a B.A. in Journalism from The Ohio State University.  Along with serving as the 6 & 11 PM news anchor at WJW-TV, she was the original morning anchor of "Newscenter 8 This Morning.”  Denise served as a primary evening anchor on WOIO’s Cleveland 19 News for 22 years.  Denise began her career as a writer for Ohio’s “Heart of It All” campaign in the late 80’s, while serving as a news-promotion producer for WTVN-TV in Columbus.   During her distinguished career on Cleveland television, she covered such historic events as President Clinton’s Inauguration, the Pope’s visit to St. Louis, the 9/11 Attack on America, and more recently the 2016 Republican National Convention.  She has interviewed President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama, Sen. Mitt Romney, and countless celebrities.   In the late 90’s, Denise Dufala’s People column in the Cleveland Plain Dealer featured northeast Ohioans making a difference in society, and gave readers good news on page 2 of the Sunday Paper.   In 2006, Denise was recognized by her peers and inducted into the Radio/Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame of Ohio.  In 2010 she was inducted into the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.   Denise is known for her work with children and families. She served as a board member for The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Kati's Hope, Cornerstone of Hope and the Cleveland Community Building Initiative.  Denise used her platform on the news to bring viewers “Wish of The Week” stories about inspiring Make-A-Wish kids and the tireless work of the foundation, staff and volunteers.  She recorded an album, "The Age of Miracles," of which 100% of the proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  You can find her regularly singing in her church choir, and occasionally singing the National Anthem at Cleveland sporting events. In 2017, Denise teamed up with Project Love/Values In Action Foundation to become National Ambassador for their Be Kind Stick Together school-based anti-bullying program. Her anti-bullying themed children’s book Bomba The Brave, was published in May of 2018. 
Throughout the years, Denise has made it her mission to raise awareness and funds for charities doing great work in the hometown she loves.…Denise Dufala is an Emmy-award winning journalist who spent 30 years working at CBS in Cleveland, Ohio.  Denise holds a B.A. in Journalism from The Ohio State University.  Along with serving as the 6 & 11 PM news anchor at WJW-TV, she was the original morning anchor of "Newscenter 8 This Morning.”  Denise served as a primary evening anchor on WOIO’s Cleveland 19 News for 22 years.  Denise began her career as a writer for Ohio’s “Heart of It All” campaign in the late 80’s, while serving as a news-promotion producer for WTVN-TV in Columbus.   During her distinguished career on Cleveland television, she covered such historic events as President Clinton’s Inauguration, the Pope’s visit to St. Louis, the 9/11 Attack on America, and more recently the 2016 Republican National Convention.  She has interviewed President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama, Sen. Mitt Romney, and countless celebrities.   In the late 90’s, Denise Dufala’s People column in the Cleveland Plain Dealer featured northeast Ohioans making a difference in society, and gave readers good news on page 2 of the Sunday Paper.   In 2006, Denise was recognized by her peers and inducted into the Radio/Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame of Ohio.  In 2010 she was inducted into the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.   Denise is known for her work with children and families. She served as a board member for The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Kati's Hope, Cornerstone of Hope and the Cleveland Community Building Initiative.  Denise used her platform on the news to bring viewers “Wish of The Week” stories about inspiring Make-A-Wish kids and the tireless work of the foundation, staff and volunteers.  She recorded an album, "The Age of Miracles," of which 100% of the proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  You can find her regularly singing in her church choir, and occasionally singing the National Anthem at Cleveland sporting events. In 2017, Denise teamed up with Project Love/Values In Action Foundation to become National Ambassador for their Be Kind Stick Together school-based anti-bullying program. Her anti-bullying themed children’s book Bomba The Brave, was published in May of 2018. 
Throughout the years, Denise has made it her mission to raise awareness and funds for charities doing great work in the hometown she loves.WWWW…