69. Meredith Garofalo, Meteorologist, News12 Long Island

Meredith Garofalo is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and a science & space journalist for News12 Long Island. Over her 14 years in broadcast, she’s worked in Chicago, Ohio, South Dakota, Florida, California and Denver, before landing her most recent gig in New York. She has covered hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical storms, wildfires, snowstorms, and more. She was the 2021 Chair for the AMS Station Scientist Committee, which focuses on raising greater awareness & outreach for science education. She’s also covered space launches at Vandenberg Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral, NOAA’s GOES-R and JPSS satellite series, and even interviewed astronauts aboard the International Space Station. She’s also been awarded “Favorite Weathercaster of the Year” and supports a variety of nonprofits and charities.

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