Lara Logan

Birth Location: Durban, South Africa

Education: Degree in Commerce, 1992

Alma Mater: University of Natal, Durban

Occupation: Journalist (since 1988)

Employer: CBS News, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent (2006–present)

Spouse(s): Jason Siemon (m. 1998), Joseph Burkett (m. 2008)

Early Life and Education

Lara Logan was born on March 29, 1971, in Durban, South Africa. She attended the University of Natal in Durban, where she earned a degree in commerce in 1992. During her college years, Logan also worked as a swimsuit model, gaining experience in front of the camera before transitioning into journalism.

Journalism Career

Logan began her journalism career in 1988. She rose through the ranks of international reporting, eventually becoming the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for CBS News in 2006. Known for her in-depth international coverage and frontline reporting, Logan covered numerous global conflicts, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Recognition and Awards

Lara Logan has received multiple prestigious awards for her contributions to journalism. These include:

• David Bloom Award from the Radio & Television News Association, 2008
• Gracie Awards from the American Women in Radio and Television in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2008
• Best International News Story Award from the Association of International Broadcasters, 2007
• Emmy Award, Overseas Press Club Award, and a Murrow Award in 2008
• Murrow Award for “Marines on Patrol in Afghanistan,” 2010
• John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award, 2011
• John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award, 2011
• Daniel Pearl Award, 2011

Personal Life

Logan's first marriage was to Jason Siemon, a professional basketball player who competed in the United Kingdom. In 2008, she married Joseph Burkett IV, a U.S. government defense contractor. The couple has two children: a son, Joseph Washington Burkett V, born on December 29, 2008, and a daughter, Lola Anne Burkett, born on March 4, 2010.