Nina Pineda Biography
Nina Pineda is an American award-winning journalist currently working as a consumer reporter for WABC-TV based in New York. Before WABC-TV, she worked as a reporter at WTAE-TV.
Pineda grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Syracuse University for pre-law. However, she finished with a degree in communications and political science. Immediately, after her graduation, Nina had the ambition to became the first congressperson from Fayette County, a rural area south of Pittsburgh.
At the age of 24, Nina started her broadcasting career in Washington, D.C. at WTTG. She later worked as a reporter for WTAE for a couple of months before leaving for WABC-TV, where she has been covering some of the groundbreaking stories.
At the station, Nina has covered some of the biggest stories of her generation and is the face of WABC-TV’s “7 On Your Side.” For the past 4 years, Pineda and her Channel 7 team hit a milestone for Channel 7 viewers – helping victims of Superstorm Sandy, and defrauded consumers gain back more than $1,000,000 through the station’s trouble-shooting and consumer help unit.
Her reporting has taken her from the center of some of the worst natural disasters in the United States, Hurricane Katrina, and Superstorm Sandy, to some of the country’s most historic moments – the inauguration of President Barack Obama and the attacks on 9/11.
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Pineda’s reports on September 11, 2001, from underneath the World Trade Center Towers helped earn Nina and her colleagues at WABC and ABC News the prestigious Peabody Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Moreover, Nina is very active in the Tri-State charity community, participates in fundraisers for various Asian American and Women’s organizations, including the New York Asian Women’s Center and the Women’s organizations, including the New York Asian Women’s Center and the Women’s Rights and Information Center where Nina serves on the Board of Trustee.
Moreover, in 2013, Pineda was named CUNY Asian Role Model of the Year. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs commended her the following year for her efforts in assisting victims of consumer fraud. Additionally, Nina was honored by Bergen County’s Executive Director in 2016 for her work assisting crime victims in the county.
Nina Penida Age
How old is Nina Penida? Nina is 56 years old. She was born on January 1, 1968, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the United States of America. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on January 1st every year and her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She is of Filipino descent.
Nina Penida Husband
Penida is married to John Kisala. The couple is blessed with two beautiful daughters, Tea, and Jolie. Currently, the family resides in Bergen County, in the United States.
Nina Penida Family
Penida was born in Pennsylvania to her parents. She is of American nationality and Filipino descent. However, she has not disclosed details about her family including her parents and siblings. We promise to update you once the details are available.
Nina Penida’s Height
Penida stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 70 kg.
Nina Penida’s Net Worth
Penida has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million as of 2021. Her income is mainly from her career as a broadcast journalist.
Nina Penida Salary
Penida receives an annual salary of between $50,000 – $110,500.