Rachel Vadaj Biography
Rachel Vadaj is an American journalist working for WOIO as the afternoon traffic anchor and host of Cleveland Now and CLE Weekend. Further, she reports for the Friday Football Frenzy Game of the Week and is a digital content producer for News 19.
Rachel Vadaj Education
Vadaj joined John Carroll University when she finished her studies at Riverside High School. In 2017, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree. During college, she served as a member of the National Communications Honor Society Lambda Pi Eta and the National Jesuit Honor Society Alpha Sigma Nu.
Vadaj worked as a reporter, host, and entertainment producer for JCTV, the campus news organization. She also served as JCTV’s first female Sports Director/Producer and first female President. Besides the studio, she worked as a journalist for Odyssey and the student newspaper The Carroll News. Moreover, she served as the Captain of the John Carroll University Dance Team.
Rachel Vadaj Career
Vadaj works for WOIO as the afternoon traffic anchor and host of Cleveland Now and CLE Weekend. Further, she reports for the Friday Football Frenzy Game of the Week and is a digital content producer for News 19. Moreover, she served as an assignment desk editor. Hailing from Concord, she is thrilled to report in her hometown and dream city.
Vadaj enjoys hard-hitting and factual reports that discover uncharted facts, bring justice, and highlight the everyday heroes in our world. Thus, she finds and tells the “Google-Proof” stories that can’t be found anywhere else because it has never before been told by anyone else.
Besides reporting, Vadaj loves dance as she was a ballerina for Ballet San Jose’s The Nutcracker before dancing with the Radio City Rockettes for three years at Radio City Music Hall. She is passionate about advocating for anti-bullying and care for companion animals. A victim of severe high school bullying, she founded the district’s anti-bullying program. Further, she is developing a foundation aimed at supporting children and teens in the local schools.

Vadaj is also developing Rachel’s Rescues, a foundation that promotes the care, safety, and protection of all companion animals and especially the adoption of companion pets by working with animal advocacy groups, shelters, and humane societies.
Rachel Vadaj Age
Vadaj likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 20s.
Rachel Vadaj Height
Vadaj stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Rachel Vadaj Family
Vadaj comes from Concord, Ohio 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 if Vadaj has any siblings.
Rachel Vadaj Husband
Vadaj is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Rachel Vadaj Net Worth
Vadaj has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Rachel Vadaj Salary
Vadaj earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Rachel Vadaj WOIO
Vadaj is working at WOIO where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jason Nicholas
- Samantha Roberts
- Tiffani Tucker
- Brian Duffy
- Nichole Vrsansky
- Chris Frye
- Shannon Smith
- Kelly Dobeck