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Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) AMS NWA | Master’s Degree Applied Meteorology | CBS Philadelphia | Specialties - Severe Weather - Climate Change
philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states
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Claim your profileCurrently: KYW CBS Philadelphia - Meteorologist Formerly: WCAU NBC Philadelphia - Chief Meteorologist Formerly: WFLD Fox Chicago - Meteorologist Formerly: WMAQ NBC Chicago - Meteorologist Formerly: WTSP CBS Tampa/St. Petersburg - Chief Meteorologist (First female chief meteorologist in Tampa) “Weather has been my passion since childhood when my grandfather took me flying in a small plane. After seeing my first tornado, I was hooked for life and I simply can’t imagine doing anything else”. Severe Weather, Climate Change, Science, and Environmental Issues are my specialties. Professional Seals and Certifications: * CBM/AMS Seal of Approval American Meteorological Society * NWA Seal of Approval National Weather Association * SAG/AFTRA Member * WeatheRate Certified Most Accurate Local Forecast at FOX Chicago, WTSP Tampa, WCAU/NBC Philadelphia. Education: * Master’s Degree in Applied Meteorology - Mississippi State University * Bachelor’s Degree in Biology - San Diego State University * Certification in Broadcast Meteorology - Mississippi State University Equipment: Highly skilled with WSI MAX, Baron Omni, Baron VIPIR, Baron Dual Pol Radar Social Media: Facebook: @TammieSouzaTV Twitter: @TammieSouza Instagram: tammie.souza Professional Organizations: * Spanish and English Evaluator for AMS/CBM and NWA Seal of Approval applicants * First female chairperson of AMS National Board of Broadcast Meteorology * Board Member AMS Board of Broadcast Meteorology * Board Member AMS Station Scientist Committee * Board Member NATAS Chicago Midwest Chapter * Board Member SAG/AFTRA Chicago * NAHJ Honors and Awards: * 18 Emmy Nominations, 9 Emmy Awards (Best Weathercast, Science Reporting, Feature Story, Web Series) * 1st Place Associated Press Award – Best Feature Story * Chicago Headline Club, Peter Lisagor Awards Outstanding Feature Story * NABJ National Award Finalist – Best Feature story Interests: My Spanish and Portuguese heritage, Health and Fitness, Storm chasing, Scuba Diving (PADI Certified), Snow Skiing, Water Skiing, Flying, Cake Decorating, Organic Gardening, Pediatric Brain Tumor Research. Keeping neighbors and viewers safe and prepared for the weather at all times is my job. I am also focused on informing the public about Climate Change and its current and future effects where you live.