Alicia Menendez Biography
Alicia Menendez is an American writer, anchor, host and television commentator working for MSNBC as an anchor and host of American Voices with Alicia Menendez on weekends. She joined the MSNBC news team in September 2020, after previously working for PBS.
Alicia Menendez Career
Menendez graduated from Harvard College in 2005. Raised Catholic, she garnered attention during her time at Harvard for her academic achievements. Her senior honors thesis on women’s social capital attracted the notice of U.S. News & World Report and The New York Times. In recognition of her accomplishments, The Harvard Crimson named her one of the 15 most interesting members of the class of 2005. She was also chosen to deliver the undergraduate commencement address, highlighting her prominence within the Harvard community. She has been a prominent figure in media and political commentary. Before joining HuffPost Live, the streaming video network of The Huffington Post, she was a frequent guest on major news channels such as CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC.
In addition to co-hosting Power Play on Sirius XM’s Cristina Radio, she contributed to NBCLatino.com and co-founded Dailygrito.com, a website offering a Latino perspective on politics and media. Additionally, she is also a co-founder of Define American, an organization focusing on immigration reform, and served as Senior Advisor at NDN, a center-left think tank in Washington, DC. She has a background with organizations like Rock the Vote and Democracia USA. Her experience also includes time as a television segment producer and on-air contributor for RNN TV in New York. Moreover, she worked as a correspondent for the show Amanpour & Company on PBS before joining MSNBC in October 2019. Hosting the program American Voices on MSNBC since September 2020, she has become a familiar face on the network.
In 2022, she was regularly seen as a guest anchor on various MSNBC programs. Her commentary extends to addressing political statements, as seen when she responded to Fox News host Jesse Watters’ comments on single women voters with the term “big incel vibes.” In September 2023, she faced a unique situation when her father, Senator Bob Menendez, was indicted for the second time on federal corruption charges. Recusing herself from covering her father’s indictment on her MSNBC show, American Voices, she emphasized that her colleagues would continue to cover the story diligently. In November 2023, MSNBC announced her move to weekend mornings to anchor a new program, The Weekend, alongside Symone Sanders-Townsend and Michael Steele. Her show, American Voices, was set to end in January 2024, with The Weekend premiering on the same day.
Alicia Menendez Salary
Menendez earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Alicia Menendez Net Worth
Menendez has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a writer.
Alicia Menendez Age
Menendez was born on July 2, 1983, in Union City, New Jersey, United States. She is 41 years old as of 2024, and she celebrates her birthday on the 2nd of July every year.
Alicia Menendez Height and Weight
Menendez stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Alicia Menendez Family
Menendez is the daughter of Jane Jacobsen, a teacher and Rob Menendez who is the Senior United States, Senator. She also has a brother called Robert Menendez Jr.
Alicia Menendez Husband and Children
Menendez is married to Carlos Prío Odio whose grandfather, Carlos Prio Socarras was the president of Cuba from 1948 to 1952. They tied the knot in 2015, in Coral Gables, Florida. Together they have been blessed with two children, whom they named; Evangelina born on December 15, 2016, and Ofelia who was born on August 20, 2019. She resides in New Jersey together with her family.
Alicia Menendez Book
The author of “The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are (2019),” Menendez explores the challenging paradox women face in their professional and personal lives. In the workplace, women often encounter a Catch-22 where being strong is criticized as cold, and being warm is perceived as a weakness. The book delves into the societal expectations that require women to balance assertiveness with likeability, particularly when negotiating salaries, seeking promotions, or claiming credit for their achievements. Research and interviews, coupled with her personal experiences, highlight the added complexities when factors such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and parental status intersect with likeability.
Rather than offering conventional advice for women to enhance their likeability, the book advocates for a reevaluation of how individuals perceive themselves and others. It critically examines the cultural biases embedded in the concept of likeability, emphasizing how succumbing to these pressures can hinder personal and collective progress. Menendez provides practical solutions, encouraging readers to embrace their unique talents and styles instead of conforming to societal expectations. While acknowledging the importance of likeability in various spheres, the book ultimately challenges the notion that it should dictate women’s choices and behaviors, urging individuals to break free from the confines of this cultural trap.
MSNBC
While working for MSNBC Menendez co-works alongside:
Social Media Platform
Menendez is very active on her Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages. She has 58.5k followers on Twitter 39.3k followers on Instagram and 30.6k followers on Facebook.