Kristin Diaz will join WTOP New Washington, D.C., as its new morning drive anchor in April 2026 with co-anchor John Aaron from award-winning NewsRadio 1080 KRLD Dallas-Fort Worth.
Diaz has been a co-anchor of KRLD's afternoon drive show with David Rancken since 2020.
An award-winning journalist herself, Diaz was awarded the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast. She was a regional winner in 2023. She was also the recipient of the 2023 Texas Association of Broadcasters award for Best Newscast.
Prior to her work in DFW, Diaz worked in Corpus Christi for 8 years as a morning news anchor, multimedia reporter, and weather anchor at KIII 3 News.
“From the moment I met Kristin, I knew there was something special about her. Her commitment to telling stories that impact the diverse, local community she serves and doing so across platforms, aligns perfectly with WTOP’s mission,” said Julie Ziegler, WTOP’s Director of News and Programming. “I can’t wait for the WTOP audience to get to know her.”
Over the past two decades, Kristin has made service to her community a cornerstone of her career. She is an active public speaker, event emcee, mentor and member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the WTOP team and to begin this next chapter in Washington, D.C.,” said Diaz. “It’s an honor to step into a newsroom that is so deeply rooted in its community and committed to impactful storytelling. I look forward to bringing my experience, authenticity and passion for connecting with people to a city that represents such a powerful intersection of voices, cultures and perspectives.”
Diaz brings a robust and active social media presence and will translate her passion for storytelling across platforms. You can follow her on her own social media channels (Instagram, TikTok & YouTube) and see her on WTOP’s coming soon as well.
