Heidi Collins is an American journalist best known for playing Newsreader and substitute co-anchor in American Morning.
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Best Known For:The television show American Morning
Breakthrough:Graduated from the University of Maryland with a journalism degree
10 Quick Facts About Heidi Collins
- Full Name: Heidi Collins
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Current Role: Executive director of marketing
- Current Employer: Collins Consulting
- Date of Birth: June 1, 1967
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Minnesota
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mark Atencio
Heidi Collins Age
Heidi Collins is about 59 years old as of 2026. Heidi Collins was born in 1967.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Mounds View High School and University of Maryland.
- Mounds View High School
- University of Maryland
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Heidi Collins' career includes news and reporting roles with KMSP-TV, a television station and CNN.
Organization: KMSP-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 2010–2013
Details: Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota
Organization: CNN
Role: News Anchor and Correspondent
Period: 2002–2010
Details: United States
Organization: KUSA-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: Before 2002
Details: Denver, Colorado
Organization: KKTV
Role: News Anchor
Period: Early career
Details: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Organization: KFDX-TV
Role: Broadcast Journalist
Period: Early career
Details: Wichita Falls, Texas · Began her television broadcasting career at the station.
Rise to Fame
Heidi Collins rose to prominence for her role on the television show American Morning.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes FOX 9 News at 5 and 9, American Morning, and Anderson Cooper 360.
Television
- TV Show: FOX 9 News at 5 and 9 (Co-anchor, 2010-2013) — Minneapolis-Saint Paul evening television newscasts
- TV Show: American Morning (Newsreader and substitute co-anchor) — CNN morning television news program
- TV Show: Anderson Cooper 360 (Correspondent and fill-in anchor) — CNN news and current affairs reporting
- Work: CNN Veterans Day interview with President George W. Bush (Interviewer, 2008) — Live interview aboard the USS Intrepid
Notable Coverage
- 2008 presidential interview - CNN - 2008 - Interviewed President George W. Bush aboard the decommissioned USS Intrepid on Veterans Day
- 2010 Haiti earthquake - CNN - 2010 - Worked on CNN coverage of the earthquake in Haiti near the end of her tenure at the network
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Breaking news coverage
Heidi Collins Family & Relationships
Heidi Collins is married to Mark Atencio. She has 2 children, Riley and Tyler.
- Children:
- Riley
- Tyler
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born Heidi Elmquist.
- Grew up in Minnesota and attended Mounds View High School.
- Interviewed President George W. Bush aboard the USS Intrepid in 2008.
- Publicly advocated greater awareness of celiac disease and worked with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.
- Has supported organizations serving military personnel and their families.
- Worked in Texas and Colorado broadcasting before becoming a CNN anchor.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Heidi Collins
- Popular As: Heidi Elmquist
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 1, 1967
- Age: 59
- Birthday: June 1
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Minnesota
Measurements
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mark Atencio
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Mark Atencio (Spouse • Husband)
