Kelly Sullivan co-anchors Eyewitness News at 5:30pm at WPRI-TV CBS 12 in Providence, RI, and also reports for other newscasts.
Kelly joined WPRI in June 2013 as a weekend anchor and reporter, she was promoted to weekday anchor and reporter in August 2014. She joined WPRI from WBBH-TV NBC 2 in Fort Meyers, FL where she spent her first two years as a reporter, before being promoted to spend the next two years as the weekend morning anchor. Prior to joining WBBH, she was a reporter at NewsChannel 8 in Washington, D.C., the cable news channel of WJLA-TV. Kelly started her career six days after college graduation at WHSV-TV ABC 3 in Harrisonburg, VA as a reporter.
A native of Auburn, MA, Kelly is a 2006 graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications where she majored in broadcast journalism.
1. What kind of phone do you have, and what are your favorite apps?
I have an iPhone 6 and my favorite apps, besides Twitter and Facebook, are the Dunkin Donuts app, the Cumberland Farms app, Pandora, and Yahoo Sports for quick score updates.
2. Favorite and least favorite news topics to cover (besides violent crime)?
My favorite news topic to cover is revealing corruption. Reporters have a public service to inform the viewers/readers of what's really going on and where their tax dollars are spent. In Rhode Island, these stories seem to never end.My least favorite news topic to cover is child/animal abuse. I have a hard time trying to put my emotions aside when trying to report those types of stories.
3. If you weren't working in TV news, what would you be doing?
I'd probably be a nutritionist or physical trainer. The only thing that stopped me from going in the medical field is that I cannot stand the sight of blood. I get nauseous when I get a paper cut.4. What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
I loved the Disney cartoon movies... The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. I watched those movies on repeat all summer long growing up. I also thought I could sing just like Ariel. Anyone who has heard me sing will tell you that's clearly not the case.5. When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?
I either watch SportsCenter or an episode of Real Housewives, whatever catches my attention first.6. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
When I travel, I want to get somewhere and relax. I love tropical weather and beautiful beaches. I would stay in a bungalow on the water in Bora Bora. The pictures just look amazing.7. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?
I would sit down with Gisele Bundchen. I would ask everything on fashion, fitness... and of course, Tom Brady.
8. Do you collect anything?
When I studied abroad I collected pint glasses from every country I visited. I don't collect anything now really, I hate clutter.9. What are the top 3 played songs on your iPod?
Hood Go Crazy (Tech N9ne ft. 2 Chainz and B.o.B.)
Pray to God (Calvin Harris ft. HAIM)
What It's Like to Be Me (my all time favorite Britney Spears song)10. What is one of your favorite quotes?
"Do your job." -Bill Belichick11. What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?
Two years ago, I turned down a job opportunity in Orlando, Florida because my parents got divorced and I moved home to help my mom. I was fortunate enough to land a job at WPRI. Shortly after, my aunt passed away from cancer. These life changing moments really made me realize how important family is and also to surround yourself with people who you love and trust. It also made my relationship that much stronger with my husband because he supported me through everything. He is also an awesome producer at FOX25 (shameless plug).More about Kelly Sullivan
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