Monica Morales Biography and Wikipedia
Monica Morales is an American Emmy award-winning journalist currently serving as an evening weekday investigative reporter and host of “Monica Makes It Happen.” She joined WPIX-TV in August 2009, after working for almost five and half years as a reporter at WNBC-Channel 4.
Monica Morales Education
Morales attended and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami. She also holds a Master’s in Communication and broadcast Television from the University of Florida.
Monica Morales Age
How old is Monica? Monica is 44 years old as of 2024. She was born on November 14, 1980, in Miami, Florida, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on November 14th of every year. READ: Erika Delgado
Monica Morales Nationality and Ethnicity
Morales holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida, United States. She belongs to the Hispanic ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Monica Morales Height
How tall is Monica? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).
Monica Morales Family
Morales is the daughter of (father) Rolf Auster and (mother) Maria Teresa Morales. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Details regarding if she has siblings is not yet updated in the public.
Monica Morales Husband
Is Monica married? Monica is currently married to her longtime boyfriend Robert Mayer, at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. The duo first met in 2007, and later got married in a private wedding ceremony. READ: Hermela Aregawi
Monica Morales Salary
Morales serving as an evening weekday investigative reporter and host earns an estimated annual salary of $79,400.
Monica Morales Net Worth
Monica is an American Emmy award-winning journalist, anchor and reporter with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Monica Morales WPIX
Monica is a six-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter for PIX11 News, where she appears on the weekday evening newscasts at 5:45 pm and hosts her own TV show, “Monica Makes It Happen.” Morales is highly respected and beloved throughout New York City for her impactful connections that bring about positive changes in the community. READ: Suzanne Marques
Morales began her reporting career in New York City with WNBC 4 in 2004, and her journey has taken her across the country, including stints at WFXT-FOX25 in Boston, WTVJ-NBC6 in Miami, and WDJT-CBS in Milwaukee.
Since 2016, Morales has visited over 250 New York City housing developments, ensuring repairs for hundreds of homes and facilitating safe transfers for dozens of families. Her recent investigations into housing issues and a SNAP benefits scam led to reimbursements for many New Yorkers. Morales has also highlighted the need for repairs in numerous public spaces and community centers. Her coverage of deteriorating conditions at several Bronx playgrounds resulted in securing $1 million for their repair, and her reporting helped save a Bronx pantry from closure.
In 2024, Morales was elected to the Board of Governors for New York’s National Academy of Arts and Sciences. She received the 100 Hispanic Women Community Service Award and, in 2022, the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Freedom for her advocacy for immigrant communities. Additionally, she was named one of El Diario Nueva York’s Latinas of Distinction for her contributions to the Hispanic community. Morales also serves on the board of Casa de las Américas at LaGuardia Community College and the Advisory Council of the Ellis Island Honors Society.
