Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Jodi Kodesh is an American news anchor, meteorologist, TV host, and personality, originally from San Diego.
- Smart, passionate and multi-talented, Jodi is a well-rounded woman who excels both professionally, personally and in her charitable endeavors.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Jodi was raised in Southern California and spent a lot of her time in San Diego with her family.
- She married her husband Mark Kodesh when she was just 23 years old. They are parents to two sons.
- Mark is a Sales Executive for CW Television with a passion for travel, much like his wife.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- In addition to attending California State University (CSU) in San Bernardino, Jodi also studied at Boston University, focusing on the Film, Radio and Television Production Course.
- She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geo-Sciences/Meteorology which she earned from the Mississippi State University.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Soon after finishing college, Kodesh began working as a reporter for a local newspaper.
- She eventually landed a job as an intern for the CBS 2 station in Palm Springs, California.
- A few years later, she joined the KPSP-TV team as an anchor and meteorologist.
- In 2008, Jodi moved to San Diego, her dream location, where she took a job as a news anchor and meteorologist for NBC Universal Inc.
- In July 2018, Jodi revealed that NBC wouldn’t be renewing her contract. She mentioned that though it came as a shock, she didn’t have any hard feelings towards the network. For over 14 years, Jodi had woken up at 2 AM for her job!
Awards and Certifications :
- Throughout her years as a meteorologist, Kodesh has received several accolades, including the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
- In 2006, Jodi received an Emmy Award for her weather coverage during the funeral of President Gerald Ford, which was held in Rancho Mirage, California.
- She also has a social media GEM Award that she was awarded by NBC Universal.
- Kodesh is a part of Southern California’s Radio and TV News Association as well as The National Weather Association.
- She also has a certification from SKYWARN (a program of the National Weather Service) and serves as a professional observer of the daily weather.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Jodi’s favorite hobby and second passion after weather forecasting are collecting several luxurious pairs of high-heeled shoes. Her favorite heels are a pair of ruby red heels that remind her of Dorothy in the “Wizard of Oz.”
- She is also a lover of soft objects and materials, be it sweatshirts, socks, or blankets.
- Jodi and her husband share a passion for travel and have been to various locations that including Bali in Indonesia, Phuket in Thailand, and Hannover, Germany.
- She is also passionate about charity and giving back to the community. When she was growing up in Southern California, she used to teach dance to underprivileged youth living in Watts and Compton. She also taught dance in Colton, California, at a community center.
- Jodi joined the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center as a mentor in December of 2007 and has spent over a decade mentoring aspiring young female scientists.
- She was an emcee for the Princess Project in Los Angeles as well as an instructor and educational speaker for the San Diego Unified School District.
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