Andrea Roane is an American journalist and anchor (retired) for WUSA-TV.
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Best Known For:The television show Metro Week in Review
Breakthrough:Earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education in 1971
10 Quick Facts About Andrea Roane
- Full Name: Andrea Roane
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show Metro Week in Review
- Current Role: Anchor (retired)
- Current Employer: WUSA-TV
- Date of Birth: October 5, 1949
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Marital Status: Married
Andrea Roane Age
Andrea Roane is about 77 years old as of 2026. Andrea Roane was born in 1949.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Xavier University Preparatory School and Louisiana State University in New Orleans.
- Xavier University Preparatory School
- Louisiana State University in New Orleans
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Secondary Education
- Period: 1971
- Louisiana State University in New Orleans
- Qualification: Master of Arts
- Field of Study: Drama and Communications
- Period: 1973
Career & Work
Andrea Roane's career includes news and reporting roles with WUSA-TV, a television station and WETA-TV.
Organization: WUSA-TV
Role: News Anchor and Reporter
Period: 1981–2018
Organization: WETA-TV
Role: Host and Chief Correspondent
Period: From 1979
Details: Hosted Metro Week in Review after moving from New Orleans to Washington.
Organization: WWL-TV
Role: Education Reporter
Period: 1976–1978
Details: New Orleans, Louisiana · Covered education for the New Orleans CBS affiliate.
Organization: WYES-TV
Role: Education Reporter and Television Programme Host
Period: From 1975
Details: New Orleans, Louisiana · Reported on education, hosted a weekly magazine show and directed an educational television project.
Organization: New Orleans Public Schools
Role: English Teacher and Education Administrator
Period: 1971–1974
Details: New Orleans, Louisiana · Worked as an English teacher and in educational administration before entering journalism.
Organization: Prevent Cancer Foundation
Role: Sustaining Director and Health Advocate
Details: Participated in cancer prevention and early-detection advocacy after and during her broadcasting career.
Rise to Fame
Andrea Roane rose to prominence for her role on the television show Metro Week in Review.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Metro Week in Review, WUSA9 News, and WUSA9 News at Noon.
Television
- TV Show: Metro Week in Review (Host and Chief Correspondent, From 1979) — Washington-area public-affairs programme on WETA
- TV Show: WUSA9 News (News Anchor and Reporter, 1981-2018) — Long-running television news career covering national and Washington metropolitan issues
- TV Show: WUSA9 News at Noon (Anchor, Until 2018) — Anchored the midday newscast during the final period of her broadcasting career
- Work: Buddy Check 9 (Founder and Advocate, From 1993) — Community initiative promoting breast cancer awareness and early detection
Notable Coverage
- Women's health and breast cancer awareness – WUSA-TV – Covered women's health and championed early detection of breast cancer
- Washington-area public affairs – WUSA-TV – Reported on politics, education, culture, community affairs and public health
Awards & Achievements
- Multiple Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Broadcast journalism.
- Multiple Gracie Awards — Alliance for Women in Media Foundation — Broadcast journalism.
- Faith Does Justice Award — Catholic Charities — 2012 — Community service and social advocacy.
- D.C. Hall of Fame Induction — D.C. Hall of Fame — 2014 — Journalism and community contributions.
Andrea Roane Family & Relationships
Andrea Roane is married to Michael Skehan. She has 2 children, Alicia and Andrew.
- Father: Frederic Roane
- Mother: Ethel Roane
- Children:
- Alicia
- Andrew
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Frederic and Ethel Roane.
- Worked as a teacher and educational administrator before entering television journalism.
- Earned two university degrees before becoming a professional broadcaster.
- Began Buddy Check 9 in 1993 as a breast cancer awareness initiative.
- Retired from television news in 2018 but continued taking part in health, arts and community initiatives.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Andrea Roane
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 5, 1949
- Age: 77
- Birthday: October 5
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
Family & Relationships
- Father: Frederic Roane
- Mother: Ethel Roane
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michael Skehan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$266,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $364,000–$5,193,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Michael Skehan (Spouse • Husband and television production professional.)
