Gianna Toboni, born on July 14, 1988, is an American journalist, television personality, and documentary producer. While details about her early life remain limited, it is known that she attended New York University, where she developed a strong interest in journalism and storytelling.
After graduating from NYU, Toboni began her journalism career at ABC News, where she worked in various roles, including digital correspondent, field producer, and booker. Her responsibilities allowed her to sharpen her skills both behind and in front of the camera, contributing to several investigative and breaking news stories.
Toboni left ABC News to independently pursue long-form documentary work. One of her early significant projects took her to Haiti, where she documented the widespread issue of sexual abuse committed by United Nations personnel. In this documentary, she appeared on camera to interview victims and survivors, shedding light on crimes often overlooked by international institutions. The documentary became known for spotlighting the victims' term, "Peacekeepers Turned Perpetrators," to describe those who exploited their positions of power.
Toboni later joined the news documentaries team at Vice, where she became a full-time correspondent and producer. During her time there, she formed a close professional partnership with fellow journalist Isobel Yeung. Toboni has reported from more than 20 countries and has covered high-risk topics, including the illegal trade with Egyptian tomb raiders, interviews with former ISIS fighters, and front-line reporting in armed conflict zones such as Iraq.
