Journalist, Producer, Media Coach, And Speaker
CurrentPerez is one of the most recognized talents in the Chicago broadcast community, the third largest US television market. Her 24-year tenure at ABC included the popular Healthbeat franchise, as well as coverage of daily health and medical investigative stories for dual daily newscasts. She is also known for her expertise and interest in topics involving veterans, including multiple features on their journeys once they return from service and acclimate back into civilian life.As a video producer, Sylvia continues to focus on stories that matter and make a difference in both television broadcast and digital platforms for a variety of general and specific interest audiences and clients - from television stations to hospitals and not-for profits. She is currently working on a series titled “Heroes: Tragedy to Triumph,” featuring stories about military warriors as well as how military life affects family members. She is also producing a series of “webisodes” on topics in the healthcare industry that apply to the general public but don’t always get the attention they deserve. These include bringing illnesses affecting more Americans to the forefront, such as Alzheimer’s, taking care of elderly parents and fighting “incurable” diseases. Sylvia is an experienced keynote, panel and master of ceremonies speaker with the ability to make a strong audience connection, particularly with groups that identify with her health care and military credentials and her Hispanic heritage. She has addressed a wide range of topics for organizations including Easter Seals, Casa Central, the American Lung Association and the Ronald McDonald Charities.She is also using her decades of on-camera experience to work as a media coach with professionals of all types to improve their on-camera and general presentation skills to more effectively communicate their messages in media, meetings and professional settings, either individually or as part of tailored media presentation seminars.
