Alicia Smith Biography – Alicia Smith Wiki
Alicia Smith is an American news anchor and the weekday co-anchor of 7 Action News This Morning from 4:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. She joined WXYZ in January 2007 as an anchor, reporter, multimedia journalist and is a cheerleader of Channel 7’s #earlyrisers on Twitter and Facebook. She has won the Emmy Award three times and has got recognition for both reporting and anchoring news.
She is also a graduate of the University of Georgia where she studied at UGA’s Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. She majored in Broadcast News and minored in Political Science while also being involved in a variety of campus activities and philanthropies. Before graduating Alicia was honored by the Young Alumni Council for the University of Georgia Alumni Society as the Senior Female of the Year.
Among her charitable activities is being a volunteer construction worker on some Habitat for Humanity homes in Detroit has been one of the highlights. In 2010, she was humbled to be named Habitat for Humanity Detroit’s Ambassador of the Year. “I admit that I’m far from the most skilled worker on any Habitat site, but I’m pleased to have the opportunity to spread the news about how Habitat is rebuilding lives through new, affordable housing for families in need,” explained Alicia.
She has also greatly helped in fighting breast cancer. She participates in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure every year with a team of co-workers. “Some of my relatives and dearest friends have battled breast cancer. So this race has special meaning for me as it does for so many people,” said Alicia.
She loves animals and so she is also involved with the Michigan Humane Society. She has been captain of Channel 7’s Mega March for Animals team every year since 2007. Hosting the annual Valentine’s Day telethon benefitting MHS has also been a thrill for Alicia.
Alicia Smith Age
Alicia Smith’s age is unclear. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Alicia Smith Husband
Is Alicia Smith married? She is married to her husband Erik Karell. The couple got married on October 11, 2015, on St. Simons Island. Her husband is the co-owner of MacMichigan, an IT company specializing in Apple hardware and software.
Alicia Smith Parents
Alicia Smith’s parents are David T. Smith Jr. and Barbara S. Smith. She is the daughter of a teacher and a chemical engineer. Her father’s work prompted the family to move around the country.
Alicia Smith WXYZ News
She is the weekday co-anchor of 7 Action News This Morning from 4:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. She joined WXYZ in January 2007 as an anchor, reporter, multimedia journalist and is a cheerleader of Channel 7’s #earlyrisers on Twitter and Facebook. She has won the Emmy Award three times and has got recognition for both reporting and anchoring news.
Alicia Smith Salary
She is based in Detroit, Michigan. News analysts, reporters, and journalists in Michigan earn an average hourly wage of $20.86 and a mean annual salary of $43,380.
Alicia Smith Net Worth
Alicia Smith’s net worth is unclear.