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Susan Davies

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Source: KOAA

Colorado Springs Published 375 day(s) ago

Susan Davies
News Reporter, specializing in Environmental Reporting
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Started at News First:  October, 2003

Hometown:  Appleton, WI

Previous Stations:  WLUK - Green Bay, WI, WTVH - Syracuse, NY, WTAE - Pittsburgh, PA, WEWS - Cleveland, OH

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, English/Political Science, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI

Masters of Science, Environmental Science & Management, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Nearly 30 years of experience in news and weather reporting

Personal Interests:  Hanging with my daughter, Betsy

Interesting Facts:  I have my pilot's license, although I have not flown for "a while."  I ran two marathons in Pittsburgh.  I filled in a number of times for Spencer Christian in 1995-96 on Good Morning America, which was a riot.

Favorite Websites:  www.koaa.com, www.msnbc.com

 

Narrative:

I got excited about the weather while earning my private pilot's license many years ago. I've been fortunate enough to forecast in cities with interesting weather patterns: Green Bay, Wisconsin; Syracuse, New York; Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

"Mountain meteorology" is just as challenging as "lake effect" and I'm loving it. My passion for environmental issues drove me to earn a Masters Degree in Environmental Science from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. I particularly enjoy telling stories about folks who find innovative ways to solve today's environmental problems.

My husband Bill and I spend our spare time outside on trails with our toddler Betsy and Golden Retriever Maddi. With family in the Denver area, it truly feels like home.

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