Who is Evelyn Taft?
Evelyn Taft is an American meteorologist, journalist, and news anchor. She serves as the weekend chief meteorologist for CBS2/KCAL 9 News in Los Angeles. Known for her engaging weather forecasts, Evelyn previously worked at KRON 4 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Age
Born on August 24, 1984, Evelyn Taft is 40 years old as of 2024.
Height
Evelyn Taft is 5 feet 7 inches tall (about 1.71 meters).
Education
Taft completed her high school education at Menlo School in Atherton, California. She later attended the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Journalism, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science in 2006. She also obtained a certificate in Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Husband
Evelyn Taft is married to Ross Resnick, the founder of Roaming Hunger, a company that links food trucks with event planners. Together since 2011, the couple wed in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. They share two daughters, Eli Maxwell and Clifford
Jones.
Family
Evelyn Taft was born in the San Francisco Bay Area to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents who had moved to the United States before she was born. Influenced by her parents, she grew up speaking Russian and also learned Hebrew and French, languages she picked up during childhood trips to France, England, and Israel.
Career
Evelyn Taft began her career at KCOY in California, working as a night weather reporter and journalist, which marked the start of her journey in meteorology and broadcasting. She then moved to KRON 4 in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she provided weather forecasts for the station’s seven-hour morning show, further developing her skills as a weather presenter.
In 2006, Evelyn joined KCAL 9 in Los Angeles as a night meteorologist and eventually became the weekend chief meteorologist, known for her dynamic and engaging forecasts. She currently serves as the weekend chief meteorologist for CBS2/KCAL 9 News in Los Angeles, where her work continues to make an impact.
Over the course of her career, Evelyn has been honored with several awards, including a Golden Mike Award for Best Weather Segment and the National Army Guild Award for her program “Military Minutes.” She also received the National Weather Association Seal of Approval, recognizing her contributions to the field of meteorology.
Net worth
As of 2024, Evelyn Taft’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $2.6 million. She has accumulated this wealth through her successful career as a meteorologist, journalist, and news anchor, along with income from endorsements and brand ambassador roles.