2023 Women's Symposium Keynote Speaker
Dr. Nicole Cross
Anchor & Reporter
Spectrum News 1 Texas
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Dr. Nicole Cross is an Emmy-award winning anchor and reporter for Spectrum News 1
Texas. She feels honored to work for an organization that values credibility, ‘getting
it right’, and has a dedication to creating diverse coverage and giving everyone a
voice on the issues that matter most to them. Personally, Nicole is inspired by her
deep love for people and their unique experiences. She simply likes talking to people
and telling their stories. More so, Nicole considers anchoring the afternoon and evening
news as a dream job, allowing her to explore a diverse list of topics, share the news
of the day, talk to change makers, and give our viewers a deeper understanding of
issues that affect them.
Prior to joining the Spectrum News team, Nicole spent time working at various stations
across the country, winning several awards doing it. A well-respected and decorated
journalist, Nicole has won four Associated Press awards, including Best Daytime Newscast,
a Louisiana Association of Broadcasters award for Best Political Coverage, and an
Emmy nomination for Breaking News Coverage. In addition, she was also chosen as Best
News Anchor in Monroe, Louisiana. Prior to Nicole’s impressive journalism career,
she spent almost two decades in the Psychology field. The recipient of several educational
degrees, including PHD in Counselor Education, MS in Behavioral Science and a BA in
Psychology, Nicole also worked as a PhD-level psychotherapist for over 15 years.
Among the countless stories Nicole has shared, one of her most memorable was her coverage
of a mother that discovered her deceased daughter. While taking time to celebrate
her life, the mother also worked with state lawmakers to pass legislation that prevents
repeat sexual offenses and launched a nonprofit to help other sexual assault survivors.
This mother's action, strength, and ability to create change and light out of such
a devastating experience inspires Nicole daily, and impacted her life personally and
professionally.
A native of Houston, Nicole loves connecting with viewers in the state in which she
grew up. When she’s not in the newsroom, you can find her spending time with her
family, hitting a Zumba class, planning her next trip, or mentoring youth. When it
comes to the best kept secret of the Lone Star State, Nicole describes it as the fact
that Texas is neither business nor leisure - you can happily thrive here both during
and after business hours. If you have a story idea, feel free to contact her at nicole.cross@charter.com.
