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Lisa Vohra

Produced by Lisa Vohra

February 19, 2021
Talking Offline

We talk to sixth graders who speak frankly about their experience with online learning. Producer/Camera: Lisa Vohra
February 05, 2021
Mother + Teacher + Pandemic

Meet Janessa Ford! A first grade teacher who balances teaching her students remotely while overseeing her own kindergartner's online studies. Reporter/Camera: Lisa Vohra
January 15, 2021
The Message of Magic

Magician Randy Shine dazzles both the eye and mind of his audience. He tells us how this hobby turned into a career and the importance of using his platform to address social issues. Reporter: Marsha James, Camera: Lisa Vohra, Video Editor: Philip Alexiou
January 08, 2021
Journeys through Forests

VOA journalist Reasey Poch, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge, tells us his story of fleeing the regime. We walk with him on his path of recovery through nature. Reporter/Camera: Reasey Poch Producer/Video Editor: Lisa Vohra Additional Camera: Socheata Hean, Lisa Vohra
December 18, 2020
Parallels with the Past

Historian Selika Ducksworth-Lawton reflects on similarities between the past and the year 2020 in the U.S., and what this year has taught people. Camera: Gabrielle Weiss, Video Editor: Lisa Vohra
December 11, 2020
Parent Advocates

We talk to parents who are campaigning for their child to have less screen time during a disrupted school year. Reporter/Camera: Lisa Vohra
November 20, 2020
A Balancing Act

Meet Ron Johnson, a wood artist turned stay-at-home dad. Find out how he’s balancing his new role supporting his children with online school. Reporter/Producer/Editor: Lisa Vohra
October 09, 2020
Female Coppersmith

A historical fiction writer finds satisfaction in reviving the traditional craft of coppersmithing. Find out what unique experience inspired the novelist to become a coppersmith. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera: Sara Dahman, Video Editor: Lisa Vohra
September 25, 2020
Goodbye to one of our own

A tribute to Martin Secrest, a dear member of the VOA Connect team who passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2020. He was an accomplished broadcaster, journalist and musician full of wit and humor. He will be deeply missed. Producer/Editor: Lisa Vohra
August 14, 2020
Change of Art

A tattoo shop owner offers patrons a chance to cover up and change their potentially offensive skin art to reflect their own new attitudes toward social justice.
July 31, 2020
Chalk Art

Ellen Chow and her daughter found a new activity to stay engaged during the stay-at-home order, one that takes them – and their colorful artwork – out to the sidewalk. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera: Mike Burke, Video Editor: Lisa Vohra
June 19, 2020
Cloud Dancers

Performers from a contemporary ballet company go virtual to rehearse and connect. Reporter/Producer: Faiza Elmasry, Video Editor: Lisa Vohra, Camera: Diane Coburn Burning
June 12, 2020
Learning a New Game

Online schooling is hard on everyone. We take a look at the pros and cons of virtual learning from a high school teacher and students ranging from middle to graduate school. Reporter/Producer: Lisa Vohra, Camera: Rajan Agarwal, Dia White, Mohit Gupta, Maryah Roberts, Priya Agarwa, Bimal Prakash
May 29, 2020
Dream Doctor

A pediatrician offers tips for a good night’s sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporter: Lisa Vohra, Camera: Lisa Vohra, Philip Alexiou
May 29, 2020
Mask Maker

A physics professor adds to stockpiles of protective gear by 3D printing masks for the pandemic. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Video Editor: Lisa Vohra, Video From/Camera: Eric Bubar, Mary Mount University
May 01, 2020
Fit to Teach Fitness

A primary school teacher brings energy to her students online daily with a not-so-routine workout routine. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera: Ryan Metz, Video Editor: Lisa Vohra
April 10, 2020
Quarantine Diaries

A VOA Connect producer gives us a glimpse into her stay-at-home life as a working mom during the coronavirus pandemic. Camera/Producer: Lisa Vohra
February 14, 2020
Bikes and Beer

A family-owned bike shop tells us about the different ways they get customers into their store and onto their bikes. We look at their selection of bikes and some of the ways they give back to their community. Oh and did we mention they also make and sell their own beer? Camera/Producer: Lisa Vohra
January 10, 2020
Giving Voice

What started out as giving playful voices to her salt and pepper shakers as a child has turned into a career for voiceover artist Marci Heit. She talks to us about what led her to start her own animation production company and a kitchen utensil line for children. Reporter/Camera: Lisa Vohra
November 15, 2019
I Support the Girls

Many women often can’t afford bras or feminine hygiene products. Dana Marlowe, founder and CEO of I Support the Girls, provides these products that women need. She talks to us about the menstrual taboo and how a trip to a lingerie store changed the course of her life and many underprivileged women around the world. Camera/Producer: Lisa Vohra

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