Jennifer Westhoven
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Career in Broadcast Journalism
Jennifer Westhoven is an American journalist renowned for her work in business, finance, and economic reporting. She currently serves as a correspondent for HLN, where she contributes to segments on the economy, personal finance, and general money-related topics. Westhoven joined CNN in 2000 and later became a regular part of HLN’s “Morning Express with Robin Meade.” She is also featured in the mid-morning HLN segment "Your Money.”
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 16 Aug, 1971
- Age
- 48 yrs
- Occupations
- Correspondent
Journalist
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Education
- Bryn Mawr College
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American journalist
- Twitter Id
- JenWesthoven
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
Based in Atlanta, Westhoven previously worked in New York City where she reported extensively from key financial institutions such as the NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange. She is known for making complex economic issues accessible to a broad audience, helping viewers understand how broader financial trends impact their everyday lives.
Role at HLN and CNN
Westhoven has been a part of the HLN team since 2006, co-anchoring economic segments on “Morning Express” alongside Robin Meade. In addition to her weekday responsibilities, she is a familiar face on HLN’s weekend show alongside consumer expert Clark Howard. Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation for diligence and clarity in financial journalism.
Throughout her tenure at CNN and HLN, Westhoven has covered major news events including the September 11 attacks, the economic rise of China, the 2008 financial crisis, and ongoing trends in employment and labor markets. She was frequently seen delivering updates directly from the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange during her earlier years with the network.
