Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Ali Turiano is a seasoned American meteorologist and entrepreneur. She is of Italian ethnicity/heritage.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Born on January 17, 1985, in New York, Ali is happily married to her husband, Ismael Santiago. The couple tied the knot in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Although officially married in 2020, they were finally able to celebrate with their family, in April 2021.
- Ali’s husband, Ismael “Ish” Santiago, is a Dallas-based comedian, who has performed at venues like Dallas Comedy Club, Tower Club, Addison Improv, and Plano House of Comedy.
- As a proud NASM-certified nutrition coach, Ali enjoys cooking and exploring foods from different cultures. She also loves fitness routines that get the blood pumping.
- A passionate sports fan, Ali is always ready to cheer for the Nittany Lions and Dallas Cowboys. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with her family.
Education, Profession, Salary and Net Worth :
- Ali’s fascination with the weather began in early childhood in Tampa, Florida. The launch of the blockbuster movie “Twister” sealed her fate as a future weather forecaster. Every educational step which she pursued from then on was intentional and deliberate, leading her towards the field of meteorology.
- After high school, Ali was admitted to the prestigious Penn State University, where she pursued a degree in broadcast meteorology. While at college, she participated in the Campus Weather Service and a show called The Centre County Report before interning with the National Weather Service.
- Upon graduation, she secured her first job with WENY-TV in New York as a morning meteorologist. Her work scope also extended to WICU (the sister station of WENY) in Pennsylvania, where she served as a fill-in presenter.
- After two successful years at WENY, in 2008, Ali joined Spectrum News 13 as a morning meteorologist in Orlando, Florida. Here, she honed her skills using the WSI and Baron graphic systems. Her primary responsibility was forecasting a wide range of weather conditions, from sunny days to formidable hurricanes.
- In 2014, Ali seized the opportunity to join FOX4 KDFW in Dallas, Texas. Brittany has been with KDFW-TV FOX 4 for over a decade, providing live coverage of weather events and emergency situations. Her work reaches over 2.6 million homes in the North Texas area. She even created a widely distributed severe weather guide and several PowerPoint presentations for special talks aimed at educating children across the country about weather safety.
Social Causes :
- Beyond her meteorology career, Turiano is a dedicated advocate for animal welfare. As a volunteer for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), she helps cats and dogs find loving homes and has also adopted a couple of them.
- At the SPCA of Texas Paws Cause 2024 event, Turiano received the Mary Spencer Humanitarian Award for her outstanding contributions to animal welfare. She was recognized for caring for a feral cat colony and using her platform to support SPCA events.