Karen Finney is an American journalist and political commentator for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television show Disrupt with Karen Finney
Breakthrough:Became the first African-American spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Karen Finney
- Full Name: Karen Finney
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Current Role: Political commentator
- Current Employer: CNN
- Date of Birth: August 15, 1967
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of Birth: New York
- Marital Status: Single
- Beats: Politics / Government
Karen Finney Age
Karen Finney is about 59 years old as of 2026. Karen Finney was born in 1967.
Education
She attended University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology.
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Anthropology
Career & Work
Karen Finney's career includes sports broadcasting roles with CNN and Hillary for America.
Organization: CNN
Role: Political Commentator
Period: 2019–Present
Organization: Hillary for America
Role: Senior Advisor and Communications Director
Period: 2015–2016
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Host of Disrupt with Karen Finney
Period: 2013–2014
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Karen Finney rose to prominence for her role on the television show Disrupt with Karen Finney.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Disrupt with Karen Finney (Host, 2013-2014)
Notable Coverage
- 2016 Presidential Election - CNN - 2016 - Senior spokesperson for Hillary Clinton's campaign and analyst
Karen Finney Family & Relationships
- Father: Jim Finney
- Mother: Mildred Finney
Personal Information
- Full Name: Karen Finney
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Mixed
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 15, 1967
- Age: 58
- Birthday: August 15
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: New York
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jim Finney
- Mother: Mildred Finney
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jim Finney (Parent • Father; Civil Rights Lawyer)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/karenfinney
