Three New York Press Club Award winning journalist, Abigail Pesta

Numerous Award-winning journalists and author Abigail Pesta came to the spotlight after writing the book, How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child, listed among the best books of 2017.

Currently, she works as an officer on the board of the Overseas Press Club of America.

With her blunt personality, Abigail has won millions of heartthrob. So, is she single, or is she married to someone? Let’s take a glimpse of her personal life.

Early Life & Education

The famous news reporter Pesta was born in 1980 and raised in the United States of America; however, she hasn’t revealed her exact birth date in the media.

Further, she holds Caucasian white ethnic background and belongs to American citizenship.

Moreover, she had a keen interest in reading and writing for a very long time. Subsequently, the reporter went to study Journalism at the University of Notre Dame. Upon graduation, Abigail decided to get into the field of news.

Career As A Journalist

Pesta began her career as a journalist for the U.S. business-focused daily newspaper, The Wall Street Journal.

Then, she became a senior journalist for the New York-based newspaper, The New York Times, and worked for many publications, including Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, and others.

Additionally, Abigail made her appearances in the American reality TV show, Running in Heels in 2009, plus on a news TV show, Squawk on the Street. Also, the host guests starred with Jose Diaz-Balart and Courtney Hazlett on MSNBC Live in 2015.

As An Author

Not only journalism, but Abigail also started her career with her first book, How Dare the Sun Rise, in 2017. In this book, she shows the phenomenal life story of Sandra Uwiringiyimana, a young woman who ran from a fiery childhood massacre in Africa.

Lately, she wrote her forthcoming book,  a Predatory Doctor, The Girls: An All-American Town, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him Down Abigail Pesta in 2019.

Awards & Recognition

Pesta acquired many honors for her magazine reporting, the New York Times anchor, Pesta, and she acquired many honors. She won three New York Press Club Awards, five Exceptional Merit in Media Awards, six Front Page Awards and many more throughout her career.

Besides, the correspondent received a National Headliner Award with Mariane Pearl as the author of the book, A Might Heart.

So far, her well-wishers have also known her as an adventurous journalist looking at her work. 

Marital Life With Her Husband Jesse Pesta.

Forty-one years old Abigail is married to her partner, Jesse Pesta. Further, the duo is college sweethearts and still shares their company.

Upon graduation, the beautiful couple tied the knot with the permission of their families.

However, the duo hasn’t welcomed any children yet. But, their lovers are curious to see them as married pairs with their kids.

They will surely fulfill their fans’ wishes in the upcoming days without any doubt.

Instantly, she posted a photo on her Instagram handle while spending a lovely time with her partner on the riverside. Besides, there are no buzzes and controversies about her personal life and career.

Net Worth: $1 Million

Abigail, the gorgeous woman, is making $200 Thousand to $250 Thousand as a Journalist every year. Likewise, her net value is evaluated to be around $1 Million as of 2021.

With such impressive wealth, she also summons a massive fortune from her other works and ventures, including books, interviews, and broadcasting.

In addition to this, her creations, such as How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child, cost $7.48 in paperback, and The Girls in the hardcover edition has a price of $20.83 via Amazon.