Ann Curry

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  • Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
  • National & International Correspondent, NBC News (2012-2015)
  • Executive Producer & Reporter, PBS' 'We'll Meet Again'
  • Host, TNT/TBS 'Chasing the Cure'

Seven-time Emmy-winning journalist Ann Curry is a cornerstone of U.S. news and journalism. Her reporting is raw, bold, and deeply personal, fueled by human connections. She has appeared before the camera on some of America’s largest networks, including NBC News, PBS, TNT, and more. Her TED talks have been viewed around the world. Curry brings the same deep meaning, message, and sharp intellect to her speaking events as she does her iconic interviews.

Curry is recognized not only as a journalist but also as a humanitarian. Her work has garnered honors such as the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Global Citizenship, the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Medal of Valor, the NAACP's Excellence in Reporting Award, the Centre for Responsible Leadership's Truth in Media Award, the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award, and more. Hosts such as Colgate University, the Holocaust Memorial Center, the National Court Reporters Association and more have been captivated by her memorable stories.

 



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Past Hosts Include:
  • Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro
  • Economic Club of SW Michigan
  • Colgate University
  • Holocaust Memorial Center
  • Volunteers of America, Oregon
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
  • Girls Scouts of the USA
  • Hospital Hospitality House
  • National Council of Jewish Women
  • National Court Reporters Association
Rave Reviews About Ann Curry as a Speaker
Thank you for all your help. I will honestly tell you in my 15 years in the media I have brought in probably 30 different celebrities all of whom have been nice and cooperative but Ann Curry is by far the nicest, most sincere, delightful person that I have ever worked with. She went out of her way to be nice to everyone and she was more concerned that our employees were tired because of the magnitude of the event. I so appreciate your hard work in helping to get Ann to our event.

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A Fireside Chat with Ann Curry

Seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist ANN CURRY discusses her storied career, journalistic legacy, and what it takes to be brave. Curry’s CV stretches from her years as a hotel maid to reporting from war-torn corners of the globe. In this peek into her world, Curry shares stories that will inspir ...

Seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist ANN CURRY discusses her storied career, journalistic legacy, and what it takes to be brave. Curry’s CV stretches from her years as a hotel maid to reporting from war-torn corners of the globe. In this peek into her world, Curry shares stories that will inspire your audience to lead a passionate and bold life.

Compassion, Empathy, and Leadership

Seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist ANN CURRY touches on leadership through compassion and empathy. As an interviewer, Curry’s leadership in kindness and respect empowers her subjects to tell their most earth-shattering stories. In this conversation, Curry teaches audiences how to make a first ...

Seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist ANN CURRY touches on leadership through compassion and empathy. As an interviewer, Curry’s leadership in kindness and respect empowers her subjects to tell their most earth-shattering stories. In this conversation, Curry teaches audiences how to make a first impression that can change the world.

The Opportunities in Community

Seven-time Emmy-winning journalist ANN CURRY has been open about the hardships of “Witnessing Humanity” since her viral TED talk, but remains optimistic about our collective future. In this uplifting conversation, Curry reflects on the power of community in improving lives and building brighter futu ...

Seven-time Emmy-winning journalist ANN CURRY has been open about the hardships of “Witnessing Humanity” since her viral TED talk, but remains optimistic about our collective future. In this uplifting conversation, Curry reflects on the power of community in improving lives and building brighter futures.

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<p><strong>Women Making History: The Ann Curry Difference</strong></p>

Women Making History: The Ann Curry Difference

Seven-time Emmy-winning journalist ANN CURRY provides audiences with a presence of hope and optimism. Connecting with her interview subjects, Curry’s reporting focuses on recovery, rebuilding, and reimagining a better tomorrow. Curry’s stories from the field invigorate us to be more fearless, inspiring audiences to live a bold life. Here are some host takeaways:

  • The Holocaust Memorial Center: “We had the most wonderful experience with Ann. Her remarks were outstanding. She was very personable and delightful to work with.”
  • Habitat for Humanity: “Thanks to Ann for delivering an impactful speech. Many people were moved by her story. We ended up setting a new fundraising record.”
  • National Court Reporters Association: “Our attendees are still talking about how wonderful Ms. Curry was.”
  • Women’s Health & Lifestyles Fair: “In my 15 years in the media, I have brought in probably 30 different celebrities…Ann Curry is by far the nicest, most sincere, delightful person that I have ever worked with.”

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<p><strong>Ann Curry inspires future doctors at USC’s medical school commencement</strong></p>

Ann Curry inspires future doctors at USC’s medical school commencement

Seven-time Emmy-winning journalist ANN CURRY drew on stories of her time as an NBC News network anchor and international correspondent to inspire graduating students at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. Referencing her own experiences facing global war, illness, and poverty as a journalist, Curry touched the hearts of future medical practitioners with a message of empathy, compassion, and persistence. Donna Elliott, MD, EdD, Vice Dean of Medical Education said that Curry’s speech was crafted to “inspire all of our students as they embark on their medical careers.”

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<p><strong>Journalist Ann Curry, a vanguard for women, honored with the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement award for her dedication to reporting the truth</strong></p>

Journalist Ann Curry, a vanguard for women, honored with the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement award for her dedication to reporting the truth

Seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist ANN CURRY has been awarded the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award for her dedication to giving people caught in wars and humanitarian disasters a chance to be heard. In a career spanning more than three decades, Curry has become a trusted name in journalism. She has been a news anchor and national and international correspondent traveling the world for NBC News, a producer and reporter for the PBS docu-series We’ll Meet Again, and a producer and anchor of the TNT/TBS medical program Chasing the Cure, and has become renowned for her defense of the truth in journalism. As Curry said in her powerful TED Talk How to restore trust in Journalism, “rarely is the truth one-sided; it tends to be nuanced.” In a compelling talk with students as part of the 46th annual Murrow Symposium, Curry shared what she believes are the most vital parts of the job: serving others by amplifying underrepresented voices and informing others for the public good. Curry brings the same passion, insight, and inspiration she's known for as a reporter to events with groups like Colgate University and the prestigious Davos Global leadership Summit, providing audiences with a thought-provoking and captivating perspective on the world.

Curry regularly receives rave reviews such as: "The event went very well and Ann was a 'BIG' hit; receiving a standing ovation from the group after her inspiring speech. She was most gracious" (Volunteers of America, Oregon); "As evidenced by your standing ovations at the luncheon, you were fantastic! The event was a tremendous fundraising success" (YMCA Hartford Region); and "The event was a total success, due in large part to Ann Curry – she was warm, humorous, and intelligent and her speech captivated our audience. We are going to have a tough time topping her for next year... " (Hospital Hospitality House).

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<p>Ann Curry is a passionate advocate for the environment</p>

Ann Curry is a passionate advocate for the environment

Emmy Award-Winning journalist ANN CURRY reported extensively on the links between extreme weather and climate change. From documenting glacial melts in the Arctic, Antarctica, and on Mount Kilmanjaro, to the deepening droughts in the American West-- Curry brings remarkable first-hand accounts and research to the climate change conversation. She has interviewed scientists and indigenous populations in the regions of her reporting, bringing to light a remarkable diversity of viewpoints. On Earth Day she addressed hundreds of students at Colgate University, sharing insights on the climate crisis and the future of journalism. Known for her passion, and ability to connect with her audience, Curry receives praise such as: "I continue to receive wonderful feedback...We all were touched by your genuine interest, your insights, compassion for others... Your message was inspirational and continues to remind me that there are people in the world who care about the things in life that really do matter..." (Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, Inc.)

 

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Ann Curry's powerful TEDTalk on journalism today: "How to restore trust in Journalism"

Emmy Award-winning journalist ANN CURRY delivered a compelling, crucial, and passionate TEDTalk on the state of journalism and how the credibility of the profession is at stake. Highlighting the weaponization of information that is being used to divide people worldwide, Curry shared how people are yearning for journalism they can trust and how the media can rise to meet this call. Drawing on her tremendous breadth of experience as a former national and international correspondent, Curry revealed how the best journalism reveals truth, which in turn generates trust, fosters understanding, and leads to a humanity that has the power to unite us all.

Curry quickly rose to global prominence thanks to her high-profile interviews and in-depth coverage of natural disasters and active war zones, and her reporting is a testament to the power of journalism to connect us all. Curry brings the same passion, insight, and inspiration to each of her engagements, providing audiences with a thought-provoking and utterly captivating perspective on the world. Her recent rave reviews include: "Her passion and emotion brought tremendous encouragement and delight to all who heard her speech, and they rose to their feet in applause. Her message supports our mission and will continue to inspire us to accept the challenge of reaching our goals..." (Girls Scouts of the USA); "The event was a total success, due in large part to Ann Curry – she was warm, humorous, and intelligent and her speech captivated our audience. We are going to have a tough time topping her for next year..." (Hospital Hospitality House)

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Award-winning journalist Ann Curry, a former NBC Network news anchor and international correspondent, has reported on conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Darfur, Congo, the Central African Republic, Serbia, Lebanon, and Israel; on nuclear tensions from North Korea; and Iran and on numerous humanitarian disasters, including the tsunamis in Southeast Asia and Japan, and the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti, where her appeal via Twitter (@AnnCurry) is credited for helping to speed the arrival of humanitarian planes.  

She has contributed groundbreaking journalism on climate change, interviewing scientists and native peoples, documenting glacial melt in the Arctic, the Antarctic (where she spent time inside an expedition hut left by Shackleton) and on Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as documenting the deepening drought in the American West.  Ann is also known for her focused reporting from inside Iran, giving voice to its women, human rights activists and young people, including Green Revolution activists. She also first broke the news of Iran's interest in negotiating a nuclear agreement with the outside world. 

For her stories, Ann has also traveled to the South Pole, (where she delivered the first live network news report to an American audience,) South Africa and Botswana (where she tracked the AIDS epidemic), Somalia and Kenya (where she documented Al Qaeda's link to Al-Shabaab terrorists), as well to Syria, Chad, Liberia, Pakistan, and more.

Ann has conducted a long list of exclusive and news breaking interviews, which have included Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, President Ahmadinejad, President Khatami and Foreign Minister Zarif; Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and First Lady Asma al-Assad; Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto, President Ali Zadari and President Musharraf; Turkey's President Erdogan; Saddam Hussein's close advisor and Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz, Sudan's President Omar Bashir and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir; Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; Chad's President Idriss Deby; as well as U.S. Presidents George Prescott Bush, Bill Clinton, George Walker Bush and Barack Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden, U.S. Secretaries of State John Kerry and Hillary Clinton as well as First Lady Laura Bush, Jill Biden, Ukraine’s first Lady Olena Zelenska, UN Secretaries-General Kofi Annan, Ban Ki-moon and António Gutteres, the Dalai Lama, Sir Edmund Hillary, George Clooney, Maya Angelou, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, among many others. 

She has also reported and executive produced a twelve-hour documentary series about transformative world events for PBS, We’ll Meet Again, and anchored and executive produced a groundbreaking live series with Lionsgate about medical care in America, Chasing the Cure, which connected long-suffering patients with top physicians nationwide and led to breakthrough diagnoses that changed lives.

She has written for National Geographic Magazine about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and the Dalai Lama, taught journalism ethics and war and humanitarian reporting as a fellow at American University and speaks regularly, including a TedTalk about trust, compassion, and journalism.

Ann has won numerous awards for journalism, including 7 national news Emmys and many Edward R. Murrow awards, Gracie Allen Awards, and National Headliner Awards.  The NAACP has honored her with an Excellence in Reporting award.  Women in Communications has awarded her a Matrix. The Centre for Responsible Leadership honored her for Truth in Media. In 2022, she was honored with the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award. Ann has also been given numerous humanitarian awards, including from Refugees International, Americares, Save the Children, and most recently, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Global Citizenship.  An award she especially prizes is a Medal of Valor from the Simon Wiesenthal Center for her dedication to reporting about genocide.