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Stephanie Ramos

Stephanie Ramos is an award-winning American journalist, national correspondent for ABC News, and a U.S. Army Reserve officer — one of the few journalists in the country simultaneously maintaining an active military career. Based in New York, she reports across ABC’s flagship programs and regularly fills in as anchor on Good Morning America, Nightline, and ABC News Live. She is also a published author and sought-after public speaker.

Overview

Stephanie Ramos's Profile

Born on January 24, 1982, in New York City, Stephanie Ramos is of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Iona University (then Iona College) in 2003. She also earned a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Iona College in 2005, the same year she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Ramos began her journalism career as an assignment editor at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina (2006). She later moved to WIBW-TV in Topeka and KMBC-TV in Kansas City, where she gained national attention for her coverage of immigrant children crossing the US-Mexico border. She joined ABC News in 2015 as a Washington-based multi-platform reporter and was promoted to national correspondent in 2019. Currently, she reports across Good Morning America, World News Tonight, 20/20, Nightline, and ABC News Live, while regularly filling in as anchor.

In 2008, she deployed to Iraq, where she served as a public affairs officer. Upon returning, she and her husband co-produced the documentary To Baghdad & Back. She currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Stephanie Ramos
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1982-01-24
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Hispanic (Latino)
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2006
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $100,000–$500,000

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Awards Won

TV Shows​

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ABC News Nightline
Nightline
GMA
Good Morning America

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Emio Tomeoni from 2010 to (A filmmaker and founder of Emio Created Media)
  • Xavier Tomeoni, a biological child with Emio Tomeoni, born in 2011
  • Giovanni (Gio) Tomeoni , a biological child with Emio Tomeoni, born in 2015

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications and English from Iona College
  • Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Iona College
  • Attended Fordham University for graduate study

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Income from ABC News as a national correspondent and regular fill-in anchor across multiple flagship programs since 2015.
  • U.S. Army Reserve compensation alongside civilian journalism income.
  • Speaking engagement fees — represented by APB Speakers and other bureaus.
  • Co-produced the award-winning documentary special To Baghdad & Back, aired on WIBW.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • Meritorious Service Medal — U.S. Army (2008)
  • Iraq Campaign Medal — U.S. Army (2008)
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal — U.S. Army (2008)
  • Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal — U.S. Army (2008)
  • President’s Medal of Distinctive Excellence (2025): Presented by Pitt-Johnstown during their 2025 commencement ceremony