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Alicia Roman Biography
Alicia Roman is an African-American working in the field of meteorology as a meteorologist for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. She came to Chicago in September 2011 as a noon meteorologist and was promoted to a weekend morning meteorologist. In August 2021, she was promoted again to the primary weekday morning meteorologist role.
Alicia Roman Height
Roman stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Alicia Roman Age
Roman was born on March 17th, but keeps her year of birth away from the limelight; thus, her exact age is unknown. Roman annually celebrates her birthday on March 17th, as suggested by her Instagram post on March 17, 2024, captioned “Another trip around the ☀️🎉🥂pisces #PiscesSeason.”
Personal Life
Alicia Roman Relatives and Family
Roman was raised in Western Pennsylvania in a small town north of Pittsburgh with her parents, Carole Mikula and Tony Roman. On June 19, 2016, she shared a photo of herself and her father on her Facebook account, captioning, “So grateful I was able to see my Dad last week and celebrate his 75th birthday. My father inspired me to become the Meteorologist I am today…” Her mother got remarried to Jimmy, as suggested by Romans’ Instagram post on October 30, 2022, captioned “Nico & Valentina had a nice visit this weekend with Grammie & Grandpa Jimmy 💜💙 (my mum & step dad).” Regardless, she keeps more information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Alicia Roman Spouse and Children
Roman tied the knot with Nick Scafiezzo in November 2015. On November 1, 2016, she shared their wedding photo on her Facebook account, captioning, “What a fantastic & amazing year it has been! I can’t believe we’re already celebrating our 1 year anniversary!!1️⃣👰🏽🎩💐So many things to be thankful for this year… And grateful to have Nick by my side!! 🙏🏽🎉HappyAnniversary #ChicagoWedding.”
The couple has a son named Nico and a daughter named Valentina Linnea. Nico was born on February 23, 2019, and is 7 years old. On February 23, 2024, she posted Nico on her Facebook account, captioning, “Nico is 5️⃣ 🎉🥳Our, now BIG boy, has been so excited to turn 5 (he’s been talking about it since he turned 4, lol)Happy Birthday sweet Nico 💙🎈🎊.”
Valentina was born on August 16, 2022, weighing 6lb 3oz, and is 3 years old. On August 19, 2022, she posted Valentina on her Facebook account, captioning, “💜 VALENTINA LINNEA💜✨Meet our newest little love. Born 8/16 early Tuesday morning at 1:08. (She knows my work schedule, 😬)…✨Valentina means – “strong and healthy”💪🏽✨Linnea (LYN-NAY-AH) is my mothers middle name…”
Scafiezzo was born on September 25, 1980, and is 45 years old. On September 25, 2022, she posted Scafiezzo on her Facebook account and captioned “Oh hey Boo… you’re 4️⃣2️⃣🎉😂🎉Happy Birthday Daddy!!! 🤍🤍Mommy and your “crew”…Love You!!!” He works in marketing and advertising at WGN. When she has time to spare, she loves to be in the outdoors, cook, read, travel, and look for a good book or new recipe to try.
Alicia Roman Education
Roman received her high school diploma before enrolling at Penn State University. After finishing her undergraduate studies, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. She then joined Mississippi State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Meteorology.
Professional Life
Alicia Roman Career
Roman works as a meteorologist for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. She initially served the station as a noon meteorologist, being promoted to a weekend morning meteorologist. In August 2021, she was promoted again to the primary weekday morning meteorologist role.
Roman serves as a member of the American Meteorological Society. The organization awarded her its Seal of Approval in September 2009. She fell in love with the weather at a young age while growing up in Pittsburgh, where she enjoyed watching thunderstorms with her dad on the front porch.
After finishing her undergraduate studies, she launched her career at WHIZ-TV in Zanesville, Ohio. She then worked at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina before spending 3 years as a weekend evening meteorologist at WISH-TV in Indianapolis.
Alicia Roman Net Worth
Roman has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a meteorologist.
Alicia Roman Salary
Roman receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a meteorologist for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago.
Alicia Roman Ethnicity |Is She Black?
Roman is mixed race; her father is African-American, while her mother is White American.
Alicia Roman Social Media
Roman has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 25K on Facebook, a following of over 16K on Instagram, and a following of over 11K on X.
Alicia Roman WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago
At WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago, Roman works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Mike Berman
- Jeff Blanzy
- Marion Brooks
- Chuck Goudie
- Bennett Haeberle
- Cortney Hall
- Kevin Jeanes
- Alex Maragos
- Kye Martin