LIZ BONIS

Health Communications Specialist · Medical Journalist · Public Relations Professional
Registered Dietitian · Certified Personal Trainer · Women’s Health Advocate

Established communications expert offering 10+ years of expertise as a health and medical journalist in both radio and television. Compelling storyteller proudly supporting the local community through in-depth involvement in multiple organizations and community events. Dynamic health field background with a genuine interest in promoting healthy lifestyles and 
recognized with numerous awards for professional performance and community aptitude.  ​​

​HONORS & AWARDS

 • New York State Broadcasters Association Award
 • Media Excellence Award
 • Rochester Institute of Technology Excellence Award
 • Healthcare Heroes Community Award
 • Journalism & Public Health Award
 • Hamilton County Safe Communities Recognition Award
 • Ohio Pharmacy Assoc. for Excellence in Reporting Award
 • Key to the City & National Day of Peace Appreciation Award
 • Prevent Blindness Ohio Continued Service Award
 • Hoxworth Blood Centers Advocacy Award

LICENSURE & TRAINING

 • National Press Foundation Medical Reporting Conference Training
 • Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Registered Dietitian
 • Cooper Clinic of Aerobics Research Certified Personal Trainer
 • American Association of Diabetic Educators

EDUCATION

Syracuse University, Master of Science in Public Communication & Journalism - Radio/Television News
​Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Health Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. / Clear Channel Communications | WKRC-TV (CBS Affiliate)                                                        
Nationally Syndicated Health & Medical News Reporter            
Cincinnati, OH ​
 
Lighten Up with Liz, Inc.                                                                          
Founder                                                                                                      
Cincinnati, OH 
  • Founded organization offering health & fitness instruction as well as national seminars and speaking engagements regarding weight management, diabetes, stress management, new     medical research, and women’s health
  • Consulted for St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky & Cincinnati as a Registered Dietitian in a Corporate Setting 
  • Reported health & medical stories on radio and television
  • Published monthly health and wellness newsletter containing a personal fitness video entitled “The Lazy Way to Lighten Up (for women)”
  • Authored weekly health blog posts for lightenupwithliz.com
  • Hosted a weekend health & fitness radio show titled “Lighten Up with Liz” on several radio stations across the country including WKRC Cincinnati, WPRO Providence, WRVA Richmond, and WHAM Rochester.