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'''Liz Brunner''' is an American journalist, an award-winning television news anchor and reporter, and the CEO of Brunner Communications. With more than 25 years of media experience, Brunner's career path took her from [[WCIA-TV]] Champaign-Urbana, IL, to [[WTVT-TV]] Tampa, FL, to [[WCVB-TV]], Boston, MA where she served as a main news anchor and reporter. In 2013, she founded Brunner Communications, a firm that specializes in media training, coaching, and consulting for high-profile individuals and organizations.
'''Liz Brunner''' is a former American journalist, an award-winning television news anchor, reporter, certified professional coach (CPC) and the CEO of Brunner Communications. She is also the award-winning best-selling author of ''Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter''. Brunner worked at [[WCIA-TV]] Champaign-Urbana, IL, [[WTVT-TV]] Tampa, FL, and [[WCVB-TV]], Boston, MA where she served as a main news anchor and reporter. In 2013, she founded Brunner Communications, a firm that specializes in media training, communications coaching, and consulting. She is also the host of a multi-award winning podcast, ''Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner.''


== Early years==
== Early years==
Brunner was born in [[Hartford, Connecticut]], to Mary (née Chacko) Russell, a retired medical social worker, and Rev. Galen E. Russell Jr., a Pastor of the [[United Church of Christ]]. Chacko, born and raised in India, met Russell in [[Japan]], where Russell's parents served as missionaries.
Brunner was born in [[Hartford, Connecticut]], to Mary (née Chacko) Russell, a retired medical social worker, and Rev. Galen E. Russell Jr., a Pastor of the [[United Church of Christ]]. Chacko, born and raised in India, met Russell in [[Japan]], where Russell's parents served as missionaries.


She was raised along with her three younger brothers in [[Hawaii]] and [[Pekin, Illinois]]. Brunner graduated from Pekin High School and in 1979, competed in the [[Miss America Pageant]] as Miss Illinois.
She was raised along with her three younger brothers in [[Hawaii]] and [[Pekin, Illinois]]. Brunner graduated from Pekin High School and in 1979, competed in the [[Miss America Pageant]] as Miss Illinois.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Froelich |first=Janis D. |date=1989-10-27 |title=News anchor shuns beauty queen past |pages=37 |work=Tampa Bay Times}}</ref>


Brunner attended and earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from [[Lawrence University]]'s Conservatory of Music in [[Appleton, Wisconsin]]. Upon graduation, Brunner became a music teacher in [[Richton Park, Illinois]]. Additionally, she sang semi-professionally with the Park Forest Singers and performed for [[Pope John Paul II]] at the [[Apostolic Palace|Vatican]]. After leaving music, Brunner worked for Caren Charles and was among the company's top sales associates.
Brunner attended and earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from [[Lawrence University]]'s Conservatory of Music in [[Appleton, Wisconsin]]. Upon graduation, Brunner became a music teacher in [[Richton Park, Illinois]]. Additionally, she sang semi-professionally with the Park Forest Singers and performed for [[Pope John Paul II]] at the [[Apostolic Palace|Vatican]]. After leaving music, Brunner worked for Caren Charles and was among the company's top sales associates.


Her family's ancestry has been traced back to William Morse and [[William Brewster (Mayflower passenger)|William Brewster]].{{citation needed|date=October 2013}}
Her family's ancestry has been traced back to William Morse and [[William Brewster (Mayflower passenger)|William Brewster]].{{citation needed|date=October 2013}}


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1985, Brunner took her first job in television at the CBS affiliate [[WCIA-TV]] in [[Champaign-Urbana, Illinois]]. During her three years as community relations coordinator, Brunner served as the liaison between the television station and the community. Brunner wrote and produced public service announcements, hosted a talk show covering organizations serving the Champaign community, coordinated the station's speaker's bureau, and served on a three-woman weather team.
In 1985, Brunner took her first job in television at the CBS affiliate [[WCIA-TV]] in [[Champaign-Urbana, Illinois]], serving as community relations coordinator. She then joined [[WTVT-TV]], [[Tampa Bay]]'s CBS affiliate (now a Fox station) as the director of community relations. Within a year, Brunner was named co-anchor of the early morning news. In 1991, Brunner was awarded the "Up and Comers Award" from the [[American Women in Radio and Television]], now called, the Alliance for Women in Media.

Upon leaving Illinois, she joined [[WTVT-TV]], [[Tampa Bay]]'s CBS affiliate (now a Fox station) as the director of community relations. Within a year, Brunner was named co-anchor of the early morning news. In 1991, Brunner was awarded the "Up and Comers Award" from the [[American Women in Radio and Television]], now called, the Alliance for Women in Media. Additionally, Brunner hosted "Tampa Bay's Talking," and numerous prime time specials.

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After five years in Tampa, Brunner was hired by [[WCVB-TV]], Channel 5, the ABC affiliate in Boston, as correspondent and fill-in anchor for the award-winning, nightly news magazine show, ''[[Chronicle (American TV program)|Chronicle]]''. Within a year, Brunner also became co-anchor of the EyeOpener newscast and a health reporter at Channel 5.

Quickly, she moved into a full-time role in Channel 5's news department becoming the 5:30 and 11pm anchor. Later, Brunner was selected to fill the space vacated by long-time Boston news anchor, [[Natalie Jacobson]], as the 6pm NewsCenter 5 Anchor.


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After five years in Tampa, Brunner was hired by [[WCVB-TV]], Channel 5, the ABC affiliate in Boston, as correspondent and fill-in anchor for its news magazine show, ''[[Chronicle (American TV program)|Chronicle]]''. Brunner then moved into a full-time role in Channel 5's news department becoming the 5:30 and 11pm anchor. Later, Brunner was selected to fill the space vacated by long-time Boston news anchor, [[Natalie Jacobson]], as the 6pm NewsCenter 5 Anchor.
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Brunner serves as the Executive Vice President of [[American Women in Radio and Television]], Boston chapter.<ref>[http://www.allwomeninmediaboston.org/board.html "Meet the Board Members of Boston/New England AWRT"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731091627/http://www.allwomeninmediaboston.org/board.html |date=2010-07-31 }}</ref>


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Brunner served as the Executive Vice President of [[American Women in Radio and Television]], Boston chapter.<ref>[http://www.allwomeninmediaboston.org/board.html "Meet the Board Members of Boston/New England AWRT"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731091627/http://www.allwomeninmediaboston.org/board.html |date=2010-07-31 }}</ref>
In October 2013, Brunner departed from her 20-year post as a main anchor for NewsCenter 5, WCVB-TV. She has since launched Brunner Communications, a firm that specializes in media training and consulting for high-profile individuals and organizations. The firm's services include media training, executive coaching, women's leadership training, community relations training, social media management & training, and talent development.


In October 2013, Brunner departed from her 20-year post as a main anchor for NewsCenter 5, WCVB-TV.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shanahan |first=Mark |last2=Goldstein |first2=Meredith |date=2013-10-10 |title=Liz Brunner leaving Channel 5 - The Boston Globe |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2013/10/09/liz-brunner-leaving-channel/CKMh46b9Ao3HJpHM864j4O/story.html |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=BostonGlobe.com |language=en-US}}</ref> She has since launched Brunner Communications, a firm that specializes in media training and communications coaching.
Brunner released her first book through GracePoint Publishing in November of 2021, entitled ''Dare To Own You''.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Brunner|first=Liz|title=Dare To Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter|publisher=GracePoint Publishing|year=2021|isbn=1955272018|location=Colorado Springs, CO}}</ref> The memoir follows Brunner's career journey along with the challenges faced and impactful lessons she learned through her upbringing and being a woman in her field.


In 2020, Brunner aired the first season of the ''Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner'' podcast, an interview-style show with guests who have re-created their lives and triumphed over personal struggles, professional challenges and other powerful experiences. Previous guests have included; [[Robin Roberts (newscaster)|Robin Roberts]], [[Jack Canfield]], Laura Lynne Jackson,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Laura Lynne Jackson |url=https://www.lizbrunner.com/podcast/laura-lynne-jackson |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Brunner Communications |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Trent Shelton]], Laura Gassner Otting,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Laura Gassner Otting |url=https://www.lizbrunner.com/podcast/laura-gassner-otting |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Brunner Communications |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Jon Dorenbos]]. The show has received accolades, from both guests and media, earning her over a half dozen Communicator Awards for "Best Host", "Best Lifestyle Podcast", among others.
== Awards ==
Over the course of her tenure at WCVB, she has won several journalism awards; Two New England Emmies, Two Gracies from the Alliance for Women in Media, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Associated Press Award.


Brunner released her first book through GracePoint Publishing in November of 2021, entitled ''Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter''.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Brunner|first=Liz|title=Dare To Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter|publisher=GracePoint Publishing|year=2021|isbn=1955272018|location=Colorado Springs, CO}}</ref> The memoir follows Brunner's career journey along with the challenges faced and impactful lessons she learned through her upbringing and being a woman in her field. In 2023, the book was awarded Silver/ Second Place in the "Self-Help" category and a Finalist in the "Memoir/ Biography" category in the annual Feathered Quill Book Awards. It was recommended by Forbes as one of "Four New Books To Help You Regain Momentum On New Year’s Resolutions"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ceniza-Levine |first=Caroline |date=2022-02-21 |title=Four New Books To Help You Regain Momentum On New Year’s Resolutions |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecenizalevine/2022/02/21/four-new-books-to-help-you-regain-momentum-on-new-years-resolutions/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> and one of "5 Books For The Career-Minded Professionals On Your Holiday Gift List."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ceniza-Levine |first=Caroline |date=2022-11-26 |title=5 Books For The Career-Minded Professionals On Your Holiday Gift List |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecenizalevine/2022/11/26/5-books-for-the-career-minded-professionals-on-your-holiday-gift-list/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>
== Community work==
Brunner is widely regarded across Boston as a leader in the philanthropic community.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}} She works with numerous charities including: the [[American Heart Association]], the [[American Red Cross]], the Berkshire Hills Music Academy, the [[Make-A-Wish Foundation]], the Home for Little Wanderers, the [[March of Dimes]], and many others.


==Awards==
==Awards==
*Two-time winner of a [[New England Emmy]] by the [[National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences]]
*Two-time winner of a [[New England Emmy]] by the [[National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences]]
*Edward R. Murrow Award
*Associated Press Award
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*Two Gracies from the American Women in Media
*1994 winner of Boston Magazine's "Best Newcomer to Boston Media"
*1994 winner of Boston Magazine's "Best Newcomer to Boston Media"
*"Best Host", "Best Lifestyle Podcast": Communicator Awards
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*Gracie Award from the American Women in Media
*Silver/ Second Place in "Self-Help" and Finalist in "Memoir/ Biography": Feathered Quill Book Awards


== References ==
== References ==
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== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ochbTvIKp1nBv2kK180vT?si=4f163bf665584bcb "Using Curiosity to Curate + Dreaming Your Next Chapter with Liz Brunner"], ''The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast'', June 14, 2023
* Enos, Caroline, [https://www.salemnews.com/news/women-empower-women-at-north-shore-chamber-summit/article_bdcd8758-f5be-11ed-950a-8f3e99ccc639.html "Women Empower Women at North Shore Chamber Summit"], ''The Salem News'', May 19, 2023
* [https://www.onthiswalk.com/the-show/028-owning-who-you-are "Owning Who You Are"], ''On This Walk Podcast'', February 14, 2023
* [https://www.necn.com/lxs-current/listen-to-this-live-your-best-life/2849046/ "Live Your Best Life"], ''Listen To This (NECN)'', October 19, 2022
* "[https://blubrry.com/podcast-insider/2022/04/19/podcaster-of-the-month-liz-brunner/?mc_cid=e3639146d2&mc_eid=8088aef351 Podcaster of the Month: Liz Brunner]", ''Blubrry'', April 19, 2022
* [https://www.maconferenceforwomen.org/speakers/liz-brunner/ "Speakers: Liz Brunner"], ''The Massachusetts Conference For Women'', 2014
* Zwirn, Lisa, [http://www.boston.com/yourlife/home/articles/2005/09/29/a_news_anchors_artsy_side_veers_from_the_script/ "At Home with Liz Brunner: A news anchor's artsy side veers from the script"], ''The Boston Globe'', September 29, 2005
* Zwirn, Lisa, [http://www.boston.com/yourlife/home/articles/2005/09/29/a_news_anchors_artsy_side_veers_from_the_script/ "At Home with Liz Brunner: A news anchor's artsy side veers from the script"], ''The Boston Globe'', September 29, 2005


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.wcvb.com/tv/news-team The Boston Channel: Liz Brunner bio]
*[http://www.lizbrunner.com LizBrunner.com]
*[https://www.brunneracademy.com BrunnerAcademy.com]
*[https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner - Podcast]
*[https://gracepointpublishing.com/authors/liz-brunner/ GracePoint Publishing: Liz Brunner Author Bio]
*[https://gracepointpublishing.com/authors/liz-brunner/ GracePoint Publishing: Liz Brunner Author Bio]
*[http://www.wcvb.com/tv/news-team The Boston Channel: Liz Brunner bio]


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Latest revision as of 20:23, 13 February 2024

Liz Brunner
Born1959 (age 64–65)
Hartford, Connecticut
Alma materLawrence University (The Lawrence Conservatory of Music)
Occupationexecutive coach
Known forTV news anchor
Parent(s)Galen E. Russell, Jr.
Mary Chacko Russell

Liz Brunner is a former American journalist, an award-winning television news anchor, reporter, certified professional coach (CPC) and the CEO of Brunner Communications. She is also the award-winning best-selling author of Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter. Brunner worked at WCIA-TV Champaign-Urbana, IL, WTVT-TV Tampa, FL, and WCVB-TV, Boston, MA where she served as a main news anchor and reporter. In 2013, she founded Brunner Communications, a firm that specializes in media training, communications coaching, and consulting. She is also the host of a multi-award winning podcast, Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner.

Early years

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Brunner was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Mary (née Chacko) Russell, a retired medical social worker, and Rev. Galen E. Russell Jr., a Pastor of the United Church of Christ. Chacko, born and raised in India, met Russell in Japan, where Russell's parents served as missionaries.

She was raised along with her three younger brothers in Hawaii and Pekin, Illinois. Brunner graduated from Pekin High School and in 1979, competed in the Miss America Pageant as Miss Illinois.[1]

Brunner attended and earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from Lawrence University's Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin. Upon graduation, Brunner became a music teacher in Richton Park, Illinois. Additionally, she sang semi-professionally with the Park Forest Singers and performed for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican. After leaving music, Brunner worked for Caren Charles and was among the company's top sales associates.

Her family's ancestry has been traced back to William Morse and William Brewster.[citation needed]

Career

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In 1985, Brunner took her first job in television at the CBS affiliate WCIA-TV in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, serving as community relations coordinator. She then joined WTVT-TV, Tampa Bay's CBS affiliate (now a Fox station) as the director of community relations. Within a year, Brunner was named co-anchor of the early morning news. In 1991, Brunner was awarded the "Up and Comers Award" from the American Women in Radio and Television, now called, the Alliance for Women in Media.

After five years in Tampa, Brunner was hired by WCVB-TV, Channel 5, the ABC affiliate in Boston, as correspondent and fill-in anchor for its news magazine show, Chronicle. Brunner then moved into a full-time role in Channel 5's news department becoming the 5:30 and 11pm anchor. Later, Brunner was selected to fill the space vacated by long-time Boston news anchor, Natalie Jacobson, as the 6pm NewsCenter 5 Anchor.

Brunner served as the Executive Vice President of American Women in Radio and Television, Boston chapter.[2]

In October 2013, Brunner departed from her 20-year post as a main anchor for NewsCenter 5, WCVB-TV.[3] She has since launched Brunner Communications, a firm that specializes in media training and communications coaching.

In 2020, Brunner aired the first season of the Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner podcast, an interview-style show with guests who have re-created their lives and triumphed over personal struggles, professional challenges and other powerful experiences. Previous guests have included; Robin Roberts, Jack Canfield, Laura Lynne Jackson,[4] Trent Shelton, Laura Gassner Otting,[5] and Jon Dorenbos. The show has received accolades, from both guests and media, earning her over a half dozen Communicator Awards for "Best Host", "Best Lifestyle Podcast", among others.

Brunner released her first book through GracePoint Publishing in November of 2021, entitled Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter.[6] The memoir follows Brunner's career journey along with the challenges faced and impactful lessons she learned through her upbringing and being a woman in her field. In 2023, the book was awarded Silver/ Second Place in the "Self-Help" category and a Finalist in the "Memoir/ Biography" category in the annual Feathered Quill Book Awards. It was recommended by Forbes as one of "Four New Books To Help You Regain Momentum On New Year’s Resolutions"[7] and one of "5 Books For The Career-Minded Professionals On Your Holiday Gift List."[8]

Awards

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  • Two-time winner of a New England Emmy by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
  • Edward R. Murrow Award
  • Associated Press Award
  • Two Gracies from the American Women in Media
  • 1994 winner of Boston Magazine's "Best Newcomer to Boston Media"
  • "Best Host", "Best Lifestyle Podcast": Communicator Awards
  • Silver/ Second Place in "Self-Help" and Finalist in "Memoir/ Biography": Feathered Quill Book Awards

References

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  1. ^ Froelich, Janis D. (1989-10-27). "News anchor shuns beauty queen past". Tampa Bay Times. p. 37.
  2. ^ "Meet the Board Members of Boston/New England AWRT" Archived 2010-07-31 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Shanahan, Mark; Goldstein, Meredith (2013-10-10). "Liz Brunner leaving Channel 5 - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  4. ^ "Laura Lynne Jackson". Brunner Communications. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  5. ^ "Laura Gassner Otting". Brunner Communications. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  6. ^ Brunner, Liz (2021). Dare To Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter. Colorado Springs, CO: GracePoint Publishing. ISBN 1955272018.
  7. ^ Ceniza-Levine, Caroline (2022-02-21). "Four New Books To Help You Regain Momentum On New Year's Resolutions". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  8. ^ Ceniza-Levine, Caroline (2022-11-26). "5 Books For The Career-Minded Professionals On Your Holiday Gift List". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-05.

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