Anne Gearan is an American television presenter, journalist, and correspondent who currently serves as the Diplomatic Correspondent at The Washington Post, with a focus on foreign policy and national security.
Early Life
Anne was born with the name Anne Rumsey and she got the surname Gearan after her marriage to John Rumsey. She was born on June 19, 1963, in New York, the United States to father John Rumsey and his late wife. Anne’s father was a newspaper editor and a former reporter. Unfortunately, there’s no public information about her mother.
Her father remarried Elizabeth Pine, who became Anne’s stepmother. Elizabeth was a State Supreme Court justice and passed away in 2017 due to Alzheimer’s and colon cancer. Anne grew up in New York with her brother Charles Gearan and three step-sisters named Margaret, Katherine, and Lisa.
For her education, Anne went to Pittsford Sutherland High School in New York. After finishing high school, she attended Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History.
Anne Gearan Career
Anne worked as a reporter covering the Supreme Court for over four years at The Associated Press starting in 2000. After that, she spent about eight years at AP, where she had important roles like national security editor, chief diplomatic correspondent, Pentagon correspondent, and White House reporter.
Later, she joined The Washington Post as the Diplomatic Correspondent and has been there for nine years. At The Post, she mainly focuses on foreign policy and national security. Before she covered the White House, Anne reported on the Hillary Clinton campaign and the State Department.
She’s highly respected in American journalism and has received awards, including being named Associated Press Virginia staffer of the year. Anne is affiliated with important professional groups like the Women’s Foreign Policy Group and mentors for the Medill National Security Washington semester.
Anne’s knowledge has led her to appear as a guest on news shows like NBC’s The 11th Hour, where she talks about current political topics in Washington D.C. Despite being a journalist, Anne has maintained a good reputation by balancing reporting and personal opinions.
Social Media
Anne has been a verified Twitter user for many years, she is using the social media handle under the username @agearan and has 49.4k followers. She joined Twitter in august of 2008. Anne also has an Instagram account with the same username but does not seem to be much active, she has 532 followers on the networking platform and apparently, her bio says that her account is managed by her 16-year-old daughter.
Anne Gearan Biography |
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| Real Name | Anne Rumsey Gearan |
| Birth Date | June 19, 1963 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Pittsford, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 9” – in Centimetres – 180 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 55 kg – in Pounds – 121 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 9 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | John Rumsey |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Sister | Margaret, Katherine, and Lisa |
| Brother | Charles |
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| School | Pittsford Sutherland High School |
| College | Allegheny College |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is her husband? | Timothy Gearan |
| Children | One (Claire Gearan) |
Personal life
Anne married her husband Timothy Gearan. The details regarding their marriage are personal life is not public. The couple has a daughter together named Claire Gearan. With all these instances it is quite evident that Anne prefers to keep her personal life very secretive, together they reside in Washington D.C.
Anne Gearan Net worth
As of 2021, Anne’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. All of her earnings are from being a journalist, reporting in covering the Supreme Court and White House, and currently serving as the White House correspondent for The Washington Post.
Trivia
- She currently lives in Washington D.C with her family.
- She describes herself with an attractive personality and radiant smile.
- Anne is also an animal lover and has a dog named Bella.
- While she worked at The Associated Press, Anne was named as the Associated Press Virginia staffer of the year.
