Ann Curry

Ann Curry has worked as journalist for more than 45 years. She focuses her reporting on natural disasters, as well as conflict zones. Curry was a journalist in war zones such as Kosovo Iraq Syria Lebanon Palestine Afghanistan Darfur Congo. Ann Curry, born November 19 1956 (Agana), is an American journalist who worked as an anchor on television. Curry is known for her coverage of human-rights crises as well as natural disasters particularly in nations which have suffered the effects of conflict. Curry's mother was Japanese American and her U.S. Navy-sailor dad were both prominent figures in her life. Her parents met while their father was in Japan following World War II. Due to her father's military service her family has moved quite a bit. Curry completed high school in Ashland Oregon. She earned a journalism diploma from The University of Oregon in 1978. Her exposure to different cultures as well as her experiences throughout her childhood may have influenced her empathy method of communication regarding issues of international significance. Ann Curry works as a popular American reporter and newscaster for NBC. Find out the more details about Ann Curry by going through her biography. Curry along with her husband frequently moved which is why she could not stay in one school over a period of more than two years. They traveled to different places like San Diego Alameda Oregon Virginia. She finally graduated in Ashland high school. Her career in broadcasting began with an intern at KTVL Channel 10 Medford in Oregon. at the age of 22, she eventually became the first journalist female at that station. In Portland, Oregon she was named anchor and reporter by KGW the NBC affiliate. After four years, she was appointed a reporter by KCBS TV which is located in Los Angeles. She received 2 Emmy Awards during the six years that she worked for this station.