Tisha Powell Biography
Tisha Powell is an American Anchor, Reporter, Co-Host, Correspondent, and Adjunct Professor working for KFVS/Gray Media, serving as a co-host and national correspondent. Further, she has served WAFB as an anchor and reporter since joining the station in August 2021. Previously, she worked as an adjunct professor at Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge.
Tisha Powell Age
Powell was born on Bayou LaFourche in Thibodaux but has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 40s, judging from her appearance.
Tisha Powell Height
Powell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Tisha Powell Family
Powell has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also not known if Powell has any siblings.
Tisha Powell Husband
Powell is a married woman and has two daughters. Her husband is an officer in the U.S. Army. Even so, she has kept more information regarding her husband and daughters away from the public eye.
Tisha Powell Net Worth
Powell has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, Co-Host, Correspondent, and Adjunct Professor.
Tisha Powell Salary
Powell earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
KFVS
Powell is working at KFVS alongside other famous KFVS meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Luke Randle
- John Decker
- Brendan Keefe
- Chris Nakamoto
Tisha Powell Education
Powell joined Loyola University New Orleans after studying at H.L. Bourgeois High School. There, she majored in broadcast news and minored in political science. She later joined Purdue University, graduating with a Master of Science in Communication and Leadership.
Tisha Powell Career
Powell is working for KFVS/Gray Media, serving as a co-host and national correspondent. Further, she has served WAFB as an anchor and reporter since joining the station in August 2021. Previously, she worked as an adjunct professor at Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge
Powell kickstarted her journalism career as a reporter and producer for WCBI in Columbus, Mississippi. She then moved to New Orleans, where she served WDSU and broadcasted the ruin of Hurricane Mitch from Honduras. Later, she moved to San Antonio, where she served KABB as an anchor and health reporter. There, she broadcasted the Spurs 2003 NBA Championship and Texas Seven’s escape.
Before WAFB, Powell was the main anchor and reporter for WTVD in the Raleigh and Durham metro region of North Carolina for 16 years. There, she went to New Orleans to broadcast Hurricane Katrina. She also jumped with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team in Laurinburg, North Carolina.
She also covered the UNC Tar Heels’ trip to the Final Four, the Carolina Panthers’ trip to Super Bowl 50, and the Pope’s visit to Philadelphia. Further, she has had interviews with significant figures like Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, North Carolina governor Roy Cooper, and Dr. Jill Biden.
A lifetime member of the Girl Scouts, she is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,and The Links, Inc.
Tisha Powell Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 7.5K followers on Instagram and over 7.8K on X.