Jackie Nespral Biography

Jackie Nespral is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist working for NBC 6. She became the first Hispanic ever to anchor a network news program when she was tapped for NBC’s Weekend Today show in 1992.

Jackie Nespral Education

Jackie was born in Florida and bred in the Little Havana area of Miami. She attended St. Brendan High School and graduated in the class of 1984. Went to the University of Miami where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in Communications.

Jackie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in Communications from the University of Miami. She as well completed two years of post-graduate studies in print and broadcast journalism at Florida International University.

Jackie Nespral Career

After commuting between Miami and New York for three years, Jackie chose to continue her career in South Florida with NBC6. Jackie currently anchors “NBC 6 News” at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 11 pm alongside NBC6 anchor Jawan Strader and chief meteorologist John Morales. She is as well the host of Impact, a locally produced half-hour show dedicated to politics and current events, which airs Sundays at 9:30 am.

While with NBC News, she became known for her interviews with prominent figures, ranging from national and international leaders to celebrities. Nespral has extensive experience covering stories such as the first US presidential visit to Havana, Papal visits to Cuba, presidential inaugurations, presidential debates, hurricanes, and the World Series and NBA championships among others.

Her work has been recognized with a Silver Circle Award and six Emmy® awards for her work of over 25 years in the industry. Before joining NBC News, she was the anchor of the one-hour live national newscast of “Noticias y Más” at the Univision network in 1991. She as well worked as a reporter and weekend anchor for “Televisión Marti” and Dynamic Cablevision, a CNN affiliate in Miami.

A South Florida native, she has remained a familiar face throughout the community. Jackie is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami where she as well served as the first Hispanic woman past president of the University of Miami Alumni Association. Nespral is on the board and actively involved in Amigos For Kids.

She as well serves on the Board of Directors for the March of Dimes, the Columbia Women’s Center, South Miami Hospital’s Child Development Center, and the School of Communications at The University of Miami. Additionally, Jackie gained a unique perspective of the community by serving as the Orange Bowl Queen in 1985-86. She was as well tapped for the highest honor achieved at the University of Miami, the Iron Arrow.

Jackie Nespral Age

Nespral is 56 years old. She was born on April 21, 1967, in Florida, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 21st of April every year.

Jackie Nespral Height

Nespral stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Jackie Nespral Family

Her parents are Cuban. She has two brothers who are known as Frank and Jose. However, she has not revealed the names of her parents.

Jackie Nespral Husband

Nespral is married to Dr. Armando Hassun Jr. They are proud parents of daughters Carolina, Frances, Isabella, and son Armando Jr.

Jackie Nespral Salary

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

Jackie Nespral Net Worth

Nespral has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her career as a journalist.

Jackie Nespral NBC 6

Nespral is working at NBC 6 where she works alongside other famous NBC 6 anchors and reporters including;

• Keith Jones
• John Morales
• Ryan Phillips
• Roxanne Vargas
• Julia Bagg
• Steve Litz
• Trina Robinson

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