Rena Golden Explained

Rena Golden
Birth Name:Rena Shaheen Zeya
Birth Date:30 March 1961
Birth Place:Bihar, India
Death Place:New York City, New York
Known For:Radio and Television Journalist
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Spouse:Rob Golden
Children:2

Rena Golden (née Rena Shaheen Zeya; March 30, 1961 – March 20, 2013) was an Indian-born American journalist and news executive who served as senior vice president of CNN International. She also worked for the Weather Channel.[1] In 2013, Golden died after a two-year battle with lymphoma.[2]

Early and personal life

She was married to Rob Golden. The couple has a daughter, Sabrina, and a son, Adam. Her sister Uzra Zeya is an American diplomat who serves as Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights in the Biden administration.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rena Golden, 51, a news leader and an open ear . Ben . Brumfield . CNN . March 21, 2013 .
  2. News: Geshweiler . J.E. . Rena Shaheen Zeya Golden, 51, former CNN International executive . 9 May 2019 . . March 23, 2013.
  3. Web site: Krishnankutty. Pia. 2021-01-19. Biden's pick Uzra Zeya had 'helped' Indian diplomat Khobragade's maid during 2013 row. 2021-01-22. ThePrint. en-US.