| Andrea Roane | |
| Birth Date: | 5 October 1949 |
| Birth Place: | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Education: | University of New Orleans (BA, MA) |
| Occupation: | Journalist, television newscaster |
| Years Active: | 1975-2018 (news) |
| Employer: | WUSA |
| Known For: | News anchor |
| Notable Works: | "Buddy Check 9" breast cancer awareness program |
| Office: | may be used as an alternative when the label is better rendered as "Office" (e.g. public office or appointments) --> |
| Spouse: | Michael Skehan |
| Children: | 2 |
| Parents: | Frederic and Ethel Roane |
| Awards: | Emmy Awards, Gracie Awards |
Andrea Roane (born October 5, 1949) is a former American newscaster for WUSA Channel 9 television in Washington, DC.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Andrea Roane was born on October 5, 1949. in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and graduated from the Xavier University Preparatory School. In 1971, she obtained a B.A. in Secondary Education from Louisiana State University in New Orleans (now the University of New Orleans), followed by an M.A. in Drama & Communications in 1973.
In 1971, Roane worked as a middle and high school teacher of English. In 1975, she became education reporter for public television station WYES, hosted a weekly magazine show, and became project director of a federally funded education show. In 1976, she worked for CBS affiliate WWL-TV. In 1978, she returned to WYES and then moved to Washington, D.C.
In 1979, Roane became host and chief correspondent for Metro Week in Review at public television station WETA.
In 1981, Roane moved to CBS-affiliate WUSA as Sunday evening and weekday morning anchor. Over the years, she anchored morning, afternoon, and late night news programs. She also served as health reporter. Local news including The Washington Post' have covered her career throughout.[7] [8] [9] [10]
On April 25, 2018, Roane announced that she would retire from the news business as of July 31, 2018.[11]
Roane married Michael Skehan; they have two children.
In 1993, Roane started a DC-based breast cancer awareness program "Buddy Check 9."
Roane has played an active role in community services, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Community and Friends Board, Capital Breast Care Center Community Advisory Council, and the National Museum of Women In The Arts, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center Health Disparities Initiative, the National Catholic Education Association Board, and the Catholic University of America, and the Women's Forum of Washington.