Alayna Verduyn Biography

Alayna Verduyn is an American journalist working for WATE as a weeknight anchor since joining the station in August 2025. Previously, she anchored the morning and noon newscasts at WNCT in Greenville, North Carolina.

Alayna Verduyn Education

Verduyn joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018 after finishing her high school education. In 2022, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Alayna Verduyn Career

Verduyn works for WATE as a weeknight anchor. She looks forward to living in Tennessee and digging into the community. She recently anchored the morning and noon newscasts at WNCT in Greenville, North Carolina. Moreover, she worked as a morning anchor at KLKN in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Verduyn launched her career in local news, interning at WOI Local 5 in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa native is passionate about everything art, music, and especially theatre. She enjoys local news because of the connections that comes with delving into the community.

Alayna Verduyn Age

Verduyn was born on March 6th, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 20a. Verduyn celebrates her birthday on March 6th. On March 6, 2025, she posted a photo of herself on her Facebook account and captioned, “It’s the third year that I’ve been lucky enough to spend my birthday with you all on Morning Edition! Thank you all for making me feel warm and loved each and every day. And thank you for all of the birthday wishes!🥳🧁”

Alayna Verduyn Height

Verduyn stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Alayna Verduyn Family

Verduyn is a native of Waukee, Iowa, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Verduyn has any siblings.

Alayna Verduyn Husband

Verduyn has been in a relationship with Roman Schefano since July 2022. On July 16, 2025, she posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned it “3 YEARS 🍾🍰💝💌I am so thankful for you and all the love you have to give. You make me feel so supported, validated, appreciated, special, and really just every warm and fuzzy feeling that exists. 🥰😊🥰.” She is thrilled to attend football games and explore East Tennessee. She is an animal lover who has three cats: Fozzie Bear, Kirby, and Sushi.

Alayna Verduyn Net Worth

Verduyn has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Alayna Verduyn Salary

Verduyn earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.