Claudia Vargas Biography
Claudia Vargas is an American Award-Winning Anchor and Reporter working as an Investigative Reporter for NBC10 in Philadelphia. She also serves Telemundo62 as an investigative reporter. She joined both stations in April 2020 and her reports can be watched on weekdays.
Education | Career
Vargas attended and graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and International Studies. After graduating her first assignment took her to Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area where she joined Democrat and Chronicle as a Reporter. He left the organization in January 2010 after 2 years and 8 months of service.
Before joining her current station she worked as a Reporter for Philadelphia Inquirer. She joined the Philadelphia Inquirer in January 2010 and after 10 years and 4 months, she left in April 2020. Claudia now serves as an Investigative Reporter for NBC10 and Telemundo62. She has done a good job in both stations and her work has resulted in significant changes like new laws and revisions of city policies.
Some of Claudia’s work includes exposing racial equity issues in the police department among other reports. Additionally, she has covered various criminal topics like criminal justice reform. One of her most notable projects is an investigative report she did titled “Who Killed Barbara Jean?”
Claudia is fluent in both English and Spanish. She is an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Investigative Reporters, and Editors. Besides that, she has served as a governor on the board of the Pen and Pencil Club. When off her duties, she loves spending time outdoors exploring the area and trying out new foods and restaurants.
At NBC10, Vargas works alongside;
- Erin Coleman
- Tracy Davidson
- Bill Henley
- Justin Godynick
- Michelle Rotella
- Johnny Archer
- Brian Sheehan
- Sheila Watko
Parents | Family
Vargas was born and brought up in the United States. Even though she has not shared detailed information about her parents and siblings, she has been seen posting pictures of her mother and sister on her Instagram account. For instance, she posted her mother on December 22, 2022, and also posted her younger sister on October 16, 2022.
Claudia Vargas Age
Vargas is 38 years old as of 2023, she was born on April 3, 1985, in the United States and celebrates her birthday on April 3 every year.
Husband
Vargas is married to Hadji Alexander Cheston Maloumaim. They tied the knot on October 20, 2017, and are parents to one daughter named Alexandra who turned 2 on January 15, 2024.
Claudia Vargas Salary
Vargas’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Vargas has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. Her primary source of income is working as a journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Vargas is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 1k followers on Instagram, 671 followers on Facebook, and 7.6k followers on Twitter.
Claudia Vargas Height
Vargas stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Claudia
- Age: 38 years old as of 2023
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $50, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches