Natasha Verma
Natasha Verma | |
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| Born | June 2, 1994 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Education | Master’s in Journalism Degrees in Biology Pre-Med and Broadcast Journalism |
| Alma mater | Columbia University University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation(s) | Emmy-winning News Anchor at Fox 5 New York Founder of Verma Foundation |
| Parent(s) | Dr. Omesh Verma (father) Shama Verma (mother) |
Natasha Verma (born June 2, 1994, in New York City, New York) is an Emmy Award-winning news anchor, journalist, film director, and cancer survivor.
Education
[edit]Natasha Verma holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, where she graduated with honors at the age of 18. She is also the youngest-ever graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, having earned two undergraduate degrees—one in Broadcast Journalism and another in Biology Pre-Med—at the age of 17.[1][2][3][4][5]
Career
[edit]She has worked for several notable news organizations. At KUSA 9NEWS in Denver,[6] CO, Verma served as the weekday morning anchor from August 2019[5] to August 2022,[1][7] Prior to that, she worked at NBC10 Boston as a reporter and anchor[2][6][8][9] from June 2016 to June 2019. From June 2014 to June 2016, Verma was at WBBH NBC2/ABC7 in Fort Myers, FL,[2] Earlier in her career, she reported for News 12 Bronx in New York City[1][2] from April 2012 to May 2014. She has been serving as a weekday evening anchor on FOX 5 New York as of year 2023.[10]
Natasha Verma has also directed a feature film Hardy in 2013-2014. Hardy tells the inspiring true story of Heather Hardy, a female boxer from Brooklyn, NY, Hardy premiered at Austin Film Festival and won Verma "best first-time director" honors at the Irvine International Film Festival in California.[11]
Nonprofit work
[edit]In 2017, Natasha Verma was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This personal experience inspired her to establish the Verma Foundation,[8][12] a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.[6][3] The foundation focuses on providing custom cap wigs at no cost to women and children experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.[1][2][7][10]
Awards
[edit]- Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award, University of Texas, 2022.[2]
- 2024 New York Emmy Award Winner.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Natasha Verma is the daughter of Dr. Omesh Verma[14] and Shama Verma.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Miller, Mark K. (2022-10-17). "Natasha Verma Joins WNYW New York As Evening Anchor". TV News Check. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b c d e f Kent Gibbons (2024-02-29). "Hosts From CBS, ESPN, Fox Announced for Wonder Women of NY on March 21". NextTV. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b c Reporter, Amber Aldaco aaldaco@vicad com (2018-01-06). "Victoria native strives to put cap on cancer". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Natasha Verma speaks at VC Lyceum Lecture Series". The Victoria Advocate. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b Malonepublished, Michael (2022-10-17). "Natasha Verma Slides into WNYW New York Anchor Chair". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b c Slane, Kevin. "Almost 2 years after cancer diagnosis, a local news anchor, now cancer-free, is heading to a new station". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b "Almost two years after diagnosis, NBC10 anchor Natasha Verma, now cancer-free, heading to new station - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b Herald, Boston (2018-09-13). "SideTrack: Natasha Verma; Mindhunters". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Slane, Kevin. "A 23-year-old local news anchor details her harrowing cancer diagnosis". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b Mercer, Emily (2024-09-24). "Nicole Miller Sponsors Charity Capwalk Fashion Show in NYC". WWD. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Fort Myers Film Festival Opens Tonight with SWFL Hot-Button Issue". Gulfshore Life. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Mazza, Nicole (2024-09-26). "Lady Gaga debuts red-hot bob at 'Joker' premiere with Michael Polansky and more star snaps | Page Six". Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "67th Annual NY Emmy Awards Gala Red Carpet Award Recipients". www.nyemmys.org. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Victoria doctor's daughter appeals for public's help". The Victoria Advocate. 2020-04-08. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
External links
[edit]- 1994 births
- Living people
- American television journalists
- American women television journalists
- American women journalists
- Emmy Award winners
- Journalists from New York City
- University of Texas at Austin alumni
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism alumni
- Film directors from New York City
- American women film directors
- 21st-century American journalists
- 21st-century American women writers
- People from New York City