Cathy Areu is an American author and news analyst born in 1971 in Summit, New Jersey. She is of Cuban descent and was raised in New Jersey. Areu earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Florida State University in 1992. She later completed a master's degree in English Education at Nova Southeastern University, also in Florida. After obtaining her teaching certification in New Jersey, she began her teaching career in Florida, where she eventually earned tenure.
From 2001 to 2012, Areu contributed to the Washington Post with her recurring column "First Person Singular," in which she interviewed prominent public figures including Laura Bush, Al Franken, Al Sharpton, and Nancy Pelosi. Her journalistic contributions extended to various well-known publications such as Latina Style magazine, People Magazine, and USA Weekend.
In addition to her writing and reporting, Areu founded Catalina magazine, a publication focused on Hispanic women’s interests and issues. In 2006, she authored the book Latino Wisdom, a collection of inspirational stories highlighting the experiences of prominent Hispanic Americans. The book was published by Barricade Books.
Areu has made guest appearances on several political talk shows, including Fox News programs such as The O'Reilly Factor, The Sean Hannity Show, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. Through these appearances, she gained national recognition for offering liberal viewpoints on various political topics.
Cathy Areu is the mother of two daughters. She has kept details regarding her personal relationships private and has not publicly shared information about her relationship status.
| Occupations: | Writer Journalist |
| residence: | New York City |
| Education: | Nova Southeastern University Florida State University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American author/journalist/frequent news analyst |
