Mona Kosar Abdi is a prominent multimedia journalist recognized for her extensive reporting and anchoring roles across national and local news platforms. After earning her degree in international studies focusing on political science and communications from UC San Diego, Mona Kosar Abdi began her distinguished journalism career. She started at KGTV Channel 10 in San Diego as an assignment editor and was swiftly promoted to an associate producer news writer, gaining foundational experience in broadcast news production. In 2013, Abdi expanded her reach as a contributing writer for the Al Jazeera Media Network.
During this period, Abdi was a pivotal member of the ABC News team that delivered comprehensive, around-the-clock coverage of the impeachment of President Trump for the networks affiliates, showcasing her ability to handle high-stakes political reporting. In 2020, Abdi advanced to a national anchoring role, leading coverage for major news stories as an anchor for ‘World News Now’ and ‘America This Morning.’ Her notable contributions included in-depth reporting on the war in Ukraine, the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Throughout her tenure at ABC News, Abdi also traveled nationally to report on breaking news for flagship programs such as ‘Good Morning America’ and ‘World News Tonight.’ Demonstrating her versatility, she reported and produced several long-form stories for ‘Nightline,’ ABC News Live, and Hulu, with a particular focus on the intersection of culture, music, and identity.
Continuing her career evolution, Abdi announced her departure from ‘World News Now’ in August 2022 to take on a significant role as a correspondent for ‘World News Tonight.’ Currently, Mona Kosar Abdi serves as a Senior Correspondent and weekend co-host for Extra, based in New York City, where she continues to deliver compelling reports across a diverse range of topics for a national audience.