Heather Catallo Biography
Heather Catallo is an American anchor/investigative reporter. She has worked with WXYZ-TV and WXYZ 7Action News Weekend as an investigative reporter. Catallo’s investigations have brought to justice many people working on the wrong side of the law.
She is the recipient of some of journalism’s highest honors. Heather’s work led to the extensive FBI investigation into corruption allegations in that administration. The award-winning reporter is a proud mother of one.
Heather Catallo Age | Birthday | Family
Catallo is a native of Detroit, Michigan. Details of her age, birthday and parents names have not been disclosed. This information will be updated soon.
Heather Catallo Education
The Detroit native graduated from Syracuse University, New York. She studied at the prestigious S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Furthermore, she has a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Heather Catallo Career
She began her career in reporting soon after graduating. Catallo has previously worked with WXYZ-TV and WXYZ 7 Action News Weekend as an Investigative reporter. Heather’s investigation into the probate courts in Southeast Michigan resulted in the passage of Public Acts 13-14 of 2018.
Her work forced the resignation and termination of three public officials. She changed the way Public Administrators can handle probate estates after someone dies. Catallo’s investigation into probate court guardianships not to mention conservator cases prompted a First Amendment battle with a local judge and lawyers; ultimately WXYZ prevailed in the Court of Appeals.
Heathers’ investigations have challenged the state’s foster care system and exposed flaws in the way some children are removed from their parents. Not to mention even forcing one court to change its policies on child removal hearings. Her stories have prompted a significant change in the Wayne County bail bond system, bringing wanted felons to justice.
Even if it means traveling to Washington, DC to demand answers for homeowners facing foreclosure or breaking the news that Detroit’s former mayor would be indicted on racketeering charges, Heather loves to bring the big stories home for Channel 7’s viewers. At Wxyz she works along Ross Jones.
Recognitions
Heather was awarded the DuPont-Columbia Award, regarded as the most prestigious prize in broadcast journalism. Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE) has cited her work on the Wayne County investigation as among the country’s best reporting. Catallo has won 10 Emmy awards, including an Emmy for Best Reporter and Best Investigative Reporter.
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters named Catallo the 2013 Reporter of the Year. She also won Reporter of the Year in 2010, 2009 and 2007. Furthermore, she has received several MAB Merit awards. Heather has also received several Associated Press Awards for her reporting. The Society of Professional Journalists has also honored her with several First Place awards for Investigative Reporting and Open Government Reporting.
Heather Catallo Married | Husband
When it comes to Heather’s married life, she has been maintaining a low-key personal life that makes it hard to state about her marital status. Catallo has not disclosed if she is married or not.
Heather Catallo Daughter
Heather is a proud mom of her daughter Addison. She shares most of the time with her. Well, her social media reflects that Heather dedicates her quality time for her daughter and rather than putting her love life on the highlight. As a mother, Heather has fulfilled every wish of her daughter who happens to be a sixth grader. Interestingly.
Heather owns a cute pug named Rocco which timely appears in Heather’s social media. Since Catallo keeps her personal life out of the public’s sight, it is unsure if she has a husband or raising her daughter as a single mother.
Heather Catallo Net Worth
When it comes to Heather’s professional life, she has an outstanding Emmy Award-winning career. Her career skyrocketed after joining the WXYZ Channel where she has made many notable contributions in a short period. In 2013, she won the title of the Reporter of The Year by Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
With her successful career as an investigative reporter, Heather is said to make an average salary of 52K dollars. Although she has not disclosed her salary actual amount to the public. Her estimated net worth is currently under review.
Heather Catallo Measurements
She stands at a height of 5ft 11 inch. Her other body measurements are currently under review.
Heather Catallo Contact
Email Heather at hcatallo@wxyz.com