Laura Jarrett
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| Name | Laura Jarrett |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | CNN |
| Education | Harvard University, University of Chicago Law School |
Laura Jarrett is an American journalist and attorney, currently working as a reporter for CNN. She has covered various high-profile events, including the 2016 United States presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside notable journalists like Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon. Jarrett's work has also been featured on MSNBC and NBC News, where she has appeared alongside Rachel Maddow and Lester Holt. Her reporting often involves collaborations with other prominent journalists, such as Sarah Kendzior and Glenn Greenwald.
● Early Life and Education
Laura Jarrett was born to Valerie Jarrett, a former senior advisor to Barack Obama, and William Jarrett, a journalist. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and developed an interest in journalism and law, inspired by figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall. Jarrett attended Harvard University, where she studied English literature and was involved in the Harvard Crimson newspaper, alongside future journalists like Sarah Kendzior and Nicholas Kristof. She later earned her law degree from University of Chicago Law School, where she was influenced by professors like Cass Sunstein and Richard Posner.
● Career
Jarrett began her career as a reporter for CNN, covering stories related to politics, law, and social justice, often working with other notable journalists like Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. She has reported on various high-profile cases, including the Trayvon Martin case and the Ferguson unrest, and has interviewed prominent figures like Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch. Jarrett's work has also been featured on The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR, where she has appeared alongside journalists like Sarah Kendzior and Glenn Greenwald. Her reporting often involves collaborations with other prominent journalists, such as Nicholas Kristof and Sarah Kendzior.
● Personal Life
Laura Jarrett is married to Tony Balkissoon, a Canadian politician, and they have one daughter together. She is a close friend of Malia Obama and Sasha Obama, and has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Jarrett is also an advocate for women's rights and social justice, and has spoken at events like the Women's March on Washington and the March for Our Lives. Her work has been recognized by organizations like the National Association of Black Journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association.
● Notable Works
Some of Laura Jarrett's notable works include her coverage of the 2018 midterm elections and the 2020 United States presidential election, where she reported alongside journalists like Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon. She has also reported on various social justice movements, including Black Lives Matter and the Me Too movement, and has interviewed prominent figures like Angela Davis and Tarana Burke. Jarrett's work has been featured on PBS NewsHour and BBC News, where she has appeared alongside journalists like Judy Woodruff and Christian Amanpour. Her reporting often involves collaborations with other prominent journalists, such as Glenn Greenwald and Sarah Kendzior, and has been recognized by organizations like the Pulitzer Center and the Investigative Reporters and Editors.