Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Rachel McNeill is an anchor and journalist who works for KPRC2 in Houston, Texas.
- Talented, beautiful and outspoken, she has always had her mind set on a career in journalism and has worked very hard to prove her worth in the industry.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Rachel was born in Jamaica but her family moved to Galveston, Texas, when she was four years old.
- They later relocated to Houston, Texas, where she spent most of her childhood before moving to Austin for college.
- Mcneill is married to a Paediatric Cardiologist named Wayne Franklin & together they have two children (sons).
- Rachel insisted on tying the knot in her birth country of Jamaica and worked closely with her mother to ensure that everything went according to plan.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Rachel attended Cypress Creek High School in Houston, Texas, and was a member of the schools Silverados in the 90s.
- She kept good ties with the school after leaving and also attended her 20th reunion.
- After high school, McNeill moved to Austin where she attended the University of Texas & graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Rachel began her career in 1995 & has worked in places such as Raleigh, North Carolina, and New Orleans.
- Despite enjoying a tremendous amount of success outside of Texas, she has always dreamed of working where she grew up, in Houston.
- In September 2001, she landed her dream job as an anchor and reporter for KPRC2. Now for more than two decades, Rachel has been a familiar face on Houston’s KPRC morning news alongside Owen Conflenti.
- For the station, Rachel has reported on big events in and around the country such as the 2013 Presidential Inauguration, the West Plant Explosion, and the Newtown School Shootings.
- For her efforts and great journalism, she has received multiple awards including an Emmy Award for Journalism.
Charity Work and Notable Achievements :
- Outside of work, McNeill loves to give back to her community – Some of her charitable ventures include: speaking to at-risk youths all across Houston, working with the Zina Garrison Academy to help young people with mentorship, education, and sports.
- She has worked with the Dress for Success Houston program to help women with career development, clothes, and tools for entrepreneurial ventures.
- Hosted the Big Taste of Houston as part of a program with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, which helps and provides youth with individual mentorship.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- When Rachel is not working or taking part in various charity events, she loves to stay fit and is a big fan of Jazzercise, a workout that was popularised by Judi Sheppard Missett during the 70s.
- She has spoken about the challenges she has faced when trying to stick to workout routines in the past, especially as a working mother and she credits Jazzercise with helping overcome those challenges.
- She states that the workout reminds her of her dancing days in college and so that is why she loves it so much.
- Quiter active on social media, she loves to interact with her fans as well as keep them up to date on news events.
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