Leah Hope Bio
Leah Hope is an American award-winning reporter for ABC 7 News, Chicago’s Number One station for news. She focuses on special investigations and other important stories affecting the lives of Chicagoans. She joined ABC 7 in 1997.
Before coming to ABC 7, Hope worked at KATU-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Oregon. During her tenure she anchored weekend evening newscasts and reported during the week. Prior to that, Hope held the same positions at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. Moreover, Hope began her broadcasting career as a general assignment reporter at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Maryland.
Hope’s work covering issues in the African American community has been honored on both national and local levels. In 2003, she won two awards from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for reports on a group of “Lost Boys” attacked by a Chicago gang and changes in the cosmetic industry that reflect the changing face of America.
Additionally, Hope received an Emmy award for the half-hour primetime special, “9/11/02 The New Homeland.” She contributed to “People, Places, and Things You Should Know: Women in Science and Technology,” which won the 2001 Gracie Award from American Women in Radio and Television. Moreover, Hope has received several Peter Lisagor Awards. They are given by the Society of Professional Journalists, for stories ranging from breaking news coverage to consumer and business reporting.
Besides her reporting career her community involvement includes work in the arts. She is a member of the Leadership Advisory Council at the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art and Instituto Cervantes of Chicago. Moreover, Hope’s charitable work took her to Minneapolis on bicycle to participate in the 2001 Chicago AIDS Ride. In addition, Hope has been involved in several breast cancer awareness campaigns to promote early detection.
Leah Hope Age
Hope is 55 years old as of 2023. She was born on April 23, 1967, in the United States of America. In addition Hope celebrates her birthday on 23 April every year and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Leah Hope Height
Hope stands tall at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches ( approximately 1.73 meters) and, she weighs 70 kilograms. However, Hope has an attractive complexion with hazel eyes and blonde hair.
Leah Hope Family
Hope was born in United States of America. She is the great-granddaughter of John Hope; the first African-American president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. However, she has not revealed any information about her parents and if she has any siblings.
Hope received her B.S. degree in Broadcast Journalism/Political Science from Syracuse University in New York.
Leah Hope Husband
Hope is married to Bryan Smith, a Chicago magazine writer. They have a daughter together known as Leah. The couple resides in the Chicago area.
Leah Hope Salary
Hope earns an annual salary of $43,600 from her current position as the reporter for ABC 7 News, Chicago’s Number One station for news.
Leah Hope Net worth
Hope has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2023. Her main source of income is her successful career as a journalist.