Anaridis Rodriguez Biography
Anaridis Rodriguez is an American journalist currently working at PBS in Rhode Island. She joined the network in January 2024 along with Ted Nesi. Currently, Anaridis serves as the host of Generation Rising. Furthermore, she is an award-winning bilingual journalist with skills in multi-media production. Previously, Anaridis worked for WBZ-TV, the CBS-owned-and-operated in Boston, as an anchor and reporter.
Moreover, she has also worked for The Weather Channel as a news anchor of America’s Morning Headquarters from February 2014 to February 2017. Her career journey commenced in western Massachusetts where she worked for the NBC affiliate, WWLP-TV, as an anchor and reporter. Furthermore, Anaridis also reported on the after-effects of the Boston Marathon bombings and a historic tornado.
Anaridis’ Quick Facts
| Age | 35 years old |
| Husband | Jesse J. Starnino |
| New Job | PBS Rhode Island (Generation Rising host) |
| WBZ | Anchor/Reporter (April 2017 -April 2022) |
| The Weather Channel | Anchor (February 2014 – February 2017) |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Personal Life
Anaridis is 35 years old, born in the Dominican Republic in 1989. She is 5 ft 6 in tall (approx. 1.68 m ) and was born Anaridis Rodriguez-Starnino. Anaridis spent her early life in the Dominican Republic until she was 12 when she immigrated to the USA with her family. She is the daughter of Ana and Juan Rodriguez who served as a civil engineer in the Dominican Republic. Her father now works in Providence as a Roger Williams Middle School math teacher.
She was brought up alongside her sister Ana P. The immigration from her home country Dominican Republic to Rhode Island, USA, was a bit difficult for Anaridis. She attended Classical High School where she obtained her diploma and later enrolled at Rhode Island College. At Rhode Island College, Anaridis studied Spanish and Communication graduating with a bachelor’s degree. She later furthered her studies at Emerson College earning a master’s degree in Journalism.
Husband
She is married to her husband Jesse J. Starnino. Anaridis and Jesse exchanged wedding vows at St. Mark’s Church in Warwick on October 6, 2012. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Rev. M.P. Schneider. The lovebirds went for their honeymoon in Jamaica.
Anaridis’ husband attended Wentworth Institute of Technology where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. Currently, he works in Everett, Massachusetts as the Bond brothers’ assistant project manager. On May 6, 2016, Anaridis became a first-time mom by welcoming her baby boy, Andreas Starnino on Mother’s Day. She later welcomed her second child, a son Sebastian Alberto in January 2020.
Anaridis Rodriguez Leaves WBZ
She worked for WBZ-TV, the CBS-owned-and-operated station in Boston as a news anchor and reporter. Anaridis joined the network in April 2017. While there, she covered various stories including the 2020 election, major criminal trials, the Coronavirus pandemic, and championship sporting events such as the 2018 World Series, Super Bowl LIII, and four Boston Marathons.
Furthermore, Anaridis was acknowledged with the NATAS Boston/New England Emmy Award. She was also a member of the team that helped establish the first, free, streaming news service in the region. Moreover, she also served as a trusted advocate in the community, and most of her reporting concentrated on uncovering systematic inequalities in education, criminal justice, and access to housing. Anaridis left WBZ in April 2022 after 5 years with the station.
Before joining WBZ, Anaridis was employed by The Weather Channel in February 2014 where she served as a news anchor. While at TWC, she anchored America’s Morning Headquarters, the network’s flagship morning show. Anaridis later left TWC on February 24, 2017, to spend more time with her family. She commenced her broadcasting career, after graduating from college in 2011. Anaridis’ first job was at the NBC affiliate in western Massachusetts where she served as an anchor and reporter at WWLP-TV.
Anaridis Rodriguez New Job
She is currently based in Rhode Island where she works at PBS. Anaridis’s new job at PBS is hosting Generation Rising. She joined the network in January 2024 along with fellow New England Journalist Ted Nesi. Nesi is in charge of Rhode Island PBS Weekly while she hosts Generation Rising.
Her segment is a thought-evoking interview series whose objective is to be a platform for various communities in southern New England and Rhode Island. Every episode features extensive conversations with community leaders and academics who share their perceptions regarding how they are pushing society toward change.
2022
In April 2022, Anaridis announced she was leaving WBZ |CBS Boston, after 5 years. She joined the network in April 2017 as an anchor and reporter and covered various stories like the COVID-19 pandemic, major criminal trials, and the 2020 election. In February 2023, Anaridis joined The Perry Group, changing her course and harnessing her skills.
The Weather Channel
She joined The Weather Channel in February 2014 serving as America’s Morning Headquarters news anchor, the network’s flagship morning show. Anaridis worked with TWC for three years leaving on February 24, 2017, to spend more time with family.
Salary
Working as the host of Generation Rising on PBS Rhode Island, Anaridis earns a salary of $200,000 per year.
Net Worth
Having worked professionally as a journalist since 2011, Anaridis is worth $1.5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Anaridis Rodriguez Now?
Anaridis is currently in Rhode Island working for PBS as the Generation Rising host.
Did Anaridis Rodriguez Leave WBZ?
She left WBZ in April 2022 after working for five years with the network.
What Happened To Anaridis Rodriguez 2022?
In April 2022, Anaridis announced she was leaving WBZ.
Where Is Anaridis Rodriguez Going?
Anaridiz was headed to Rhode Island where she currently serves as Generation Rising Host on PBS.
Where Did Anaridis Rodriguez Go?
She went to PBS Rhode Island where she currently serves as the Generation Rising host.
Where Is Anaridis Rodriguez?
Since leaving WBZ in April 2022 and joining The Perry Group in February 2023, Anaridis has been working at PBS Rhode Island since January 2024.
Why Did Anaridis Rodriguez Leave WBZ?
Anaridis did not disclose her reasons for leaving WBZ, however, she left The Weather Channel in February 2017 to spend more time with family.
Social Media Handles
Facebook – Anaridis Rodriguez
Twitter – @Anaridis
Instagram – anaridisrodriguez
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