Elissa Rivas Biography
Elissa Rivas is an eminent Award-winning American Journalist working for ABC13 as a News Anchor/Reporter and traffic anchor. She has been working at ABC13 since February 2003. Her work has been recognized by receiving the regional and national RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award for her continuing coverage of child abduction and murder in El Paso.
Elissa Rivas Education
She received her education at Vanderbilt University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Political Science. At the university, she was the VUcept Board Member, Summer Academic Orientation Leader, and Vice President of Education – Alpha Omicron Pi.
Elissa Rivas Career
She works for ABC13 as a News Anchor/Reporter and Traffic Anchor. She joined ABC13 in February 2003. Now being in Houston, she can be found reporting on Houston traffic and evening newscasts. Moreover, she loves to hear from viewers about the stories the covers, and new ideas for stories. Prior to joining ABC13, she worked as a Television News Reporter at COXMedia Group, KFOX 14 from January 2001 to January 2003. There, she covered the intense impact of the 9-11 attacks on immigration and border traffic.
Elissa began her career in Yuma, Arizona where she worked for KYMA-TV as a News Anchor/Reporter from August 1998 to December 2000. Throughout her work documenting teenage alcohol and substance abuse, she earned a National Communicator Award of Distinction and a first-place award in Serious Feature reporting from the Texas Associated Press. In addition to her broadcasting career, she emcees the organization’s Red Hat Literacy Luncheon each year. To honor her commitment, the Adult Reading Center started a scholarship in her name “The Elissa Rivas Scholarship Fund”.
Elissa Rivas Age
Elissa was born in 1978, therefore she is 45 years old as of 2023. However, she has not disclosed the date and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday.
Elissa Rivas Height
She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m) tall.
Elissa Rivas Family
Rivas 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 Elissa has any siblings.
Elissa Rivas Husband
Elissa is married to the love of her life, Chris Stipes. But it is not known when they got married. She and her husband are blessed with two daughters, Vanessa Stripes and Baby Sophia.
Elissa Rivas’s Net Worth
Rivas has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which she has earned through being a News Anchor/Reporter and Traffic Anchor.
Elissa Rivas Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000.
Elissa Rivas ABC13
Elissa works at ABC13 where she works alongside other eminent ABC13 reporters, anchors, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Adam Winkler
- Bob Slovak
- Briana Conner
- Brooke Taylor
- Courtney Carpenter
- Daniela Hurtado
- Elita Loresca
- Erica Simon
- Greg Bailey
- Jacob Rascon
- Jeff Ehling
- Jessica Willey
- Jonathan Bruce
- Kevin Roth
- Lileana Pearson
- Miya Shay
- Travis Herzog
- Rita Garcia
- Shannon Ryan
- Shelley Childers