Neki Mohan is an American journalist and journalist/consultant for Visit Lauderdale.
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Best Known For:The television show Local 10 News
Breakthrough:Was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Trinidad and Tobago
10 Quick Facts About Neki Mohan
- Full Name: Neki Mohan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show Local 10 News
- Current Role: Journalist/consultant
- Current Employer: Visit Lauderdale
- Date of Birth: December 5, 1968
- Age: 57 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Spouse / Partner: Dale Holness
Neki Mohan Age
Neki Mohan is about 58 years old as of 2026. Neki Mohan was born in 1968.
Education
She attended University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Politics.
- University of Maryland, College Park
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Politics
Career & Work
Neki Mohan's career includes news and reporting roles with Visit Lauderdale and WPLG-TV, a television station.
Organization: Visit Lauderdale
Role: Vice President, Business Development and Community Engagement
Period: Current in 2026
Details: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Role: Media Entrepreneur and Consultant
Period: From 2020
Details: South Florida
Organization: WPLG-TV
Role: News Anchor and Reporter
Period: Approximately 2004–August 2020
Details: South Florida
Organization: Barry University
Role: Adjunct Professor
Period: 2016–2018
Details: South Florida
Organization: ABC News
Role: News Production Staff
Period: Early career
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Early on-air career
Details: Jackson, Mississippi
Rise to Fame
Neki Mohan rose to prominence for her role on the television show Local 10 News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Local 10 News, Starting Point, and Black in Broward.
Television
- TV Show: Local 10 News (News Anchor and Reporter, Approximately 2004-2020) — Television journalism for WPLG in South Florida
Podcasts
- Podcast: Starting Point (Creator and Host, From 2020) — Podcast launched during her transition from television news to independent media and consulting
Digital Series
- Digital Series: Black in Broward (Tourism and Community Storytelling Leader, 2026) — Visit Lauderdale storytelling initiative highlighting Black cultural heritage and community voices in Broward County
- Work: Visit Lauderdale Community Engagement (Vice President, Current in 2026) — Business development, multicultural engagement and destination-marketing initiatives
Notable Coverage
- Hurricane reporting - WPLG-TV - Reported on major hurricanes and their effects on South Florida and Caribbean communities during her television journalism career
- Political campaign coverage - WPLG-TV - Covered political campaigns as part of her South Florida reporting work
- Caribbean and multicultural community reporting - WPLG-TV - Covered stories affecting the diverse populations of South Florida, including Caribbean communities
Neki Mohan Family & Relationships
She has 1 child, Lea Boldon.
- Children:
- Lea Boldon
Lesser Known Facts
- Mohan was born in Brooklyn, New York, but grew up in Trinidad and Tobago.
- She has applied her journalism and storytelling background to tourism development in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
- She is a recreational runner and has completed marathons.
- She resigned from WPLG in August 2020 and publicly discussed the importance of professional growth.
- She has mentored girls through Women of Tomorrow for many years.
- She has participated in journalism training and professional development initiatives.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Neki Mohan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 5, 1968
- Age: 57
- Birthday: December 5
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner: Dale Holness
- Children: Lea Boldon
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $66,000–$288,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Stacy Ritter (Colleague • Visit Lauderdale president and CEO, whom Mohan acknowledged as an important supporter of her career transition.)
- Carole Simpson (Mentor • Broadcast journalist whom Mohan credited as an influence during her career.)
- Todd Tongen (Colleague • Late WPLG colleague and longtime co-anchor.)
