Thalia Assuras

Thalia Assuras is a Canadian television journalist and media consultant.

Early years Assuras was born in London, Ontario to parents who immigrated from Tripoli, Greece, after World War II. She attended London Central Secondary School, and remained in London to attend the University of Western Ontario, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. She graduated in 1980, Assuras commented on her reason for moving to the United States, saying "I wanted to live in a different country. And I wanted to work where you have all the tools you need on a story." In July 2009, Assuras left CBS after her contract with it expired.

She later anchored energyNOW!, a half-hour weekly TV news-magazine and opinion program produced by the American Clean Skies Foundation; it aired first on WJLA-TV and later on Bloomberg Television. After energyNOW!, she established a "consulting practice for strategic planning, media relations, crisis management, media training and executive coaching."

Awards and activities Assuras is a founding member of The Next Generation Initiative, a leadership program aimed at getting students involved in public affairs.

The Daughters of Penelope recognized Assuras with the "2000 Salute to Women" award. She was awarded the Marie Torre Memorial Award in 2001.