Andrea Roane

Andrea Roane (born October 5, 1949) is a former American newscaster for WUSA Channel 9 television in Washington, DC.

Early life and education

Andrea Roane was born on October 5, 1949. in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and graduated from the Xavier University Preparatory School. In 1971, she obtained a B.A. in Secondary Education from Louisiana State University in New Orleans (now the University of New Orleans), followed by an M.A. in Drama & Communications in 1973.

On April 25, 2018, Roane announced that she would retire from the news business as of July 31, 2018.

Personal life The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where Roane has served on the Community Advisory Board

Roane married Michael Skehan; they have two children, and son Andrew.

In 1993, Roane started a DC-based breast cancer awareness program "Buddy Check 9."

Roane has played an active role in community services, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Community and Friends Board, Capital Breast Care Center Community Advisory Council, and the National Museum of Women In The Arts, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center Health Disparities Initiative, the National Catholic Education Association Board, and the Catholic University of America, and the Women's Forum of Washington.

Honors and awards

Dame of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Lifetime members of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women Emmy Awards Gracie Awards 2006: "Washingtonians of the Year" of Washingtonian Magazine Community Service Award of Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation 2010: Rebecca Lipkin Honoree for Media Distinction by Susan G. Komen For the Cure 2012: Faith Does Justice Award from Catholic Charities 2014: DC Hall of Fame 2015: Board of Governors Award by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter