Renee Chenault-Fattah is a rarity among her Philadelphia television colleagues: she is both an attorney and broadcast journalist. In her current role, she co-anchors NBC10 News at 4, 6 & 11PM (seen Monday through Friday) and also serves as a health contributor.
Prior to joining WCAU in 1991, Chenault-Fattah spent time at WXIA in Atlanta and WTEN in Albany, New York. From 1982 to 1986, she practiced law in New York City and remains a member of the New York Bar.
In her career as a journalist, Chenault-Fattah has covered politics, trials and tragedies. Memorable stories include the O.J. Simpson trial, several political conventions, and the massacre in her hometown of Littleton, Colorado.
An active member of the community, Chenault-Fattah speaks at local schools, church congregations and civic organizations about journalism, law and ethics, and the importance of education. She is currently the President of The Parent Association of The Springside School.
She continues to serve on the board of trustees for the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and has received numerous awards for her civic and professional contributions.
Chenault-Fattah graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. She earned her degree in law from the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters of Arts in Journalism from the University of Missouri.
She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Congressman Chaka Fattah, and their four children.
For a complete bio, please contact Kathleen Burke at kathleen.burke@nbc.com, or Lauren Bacigalupi at lauren.bacigalupi@nbc.com.