Anjana Pawa

Anjana Pawa is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist and editor with a focus on culture, entertainment, and Asian American communities. She graduated from the University of Toledo and joined Business Insider as a Growth Editor in June 2021, where she continues to explore the intersection of politics and culture. Prior to this role, she contributed to publications like Real Simple, JoySauce, and Dazed, covering health, beauty, music, and Asian pop culture. Her notable work includes profiling rising artists like Rhea Raj, documenting the legacy of New York's Basement Bhangra scene, and reporting on Asian American entrepreneurship through brands like 1587 Sneakers. Pawa regularly creates content celebrating AANHPI heritage and LGBTQ+ artists, with recent pieces exploring cannabis innovation in Asian American communities.