Position: Good Morning Cleveland anchor/reporter
Covers: Health and health disparities (cultural, financial and geographic)
Email: tiffany.tarpley@wews.com
Twitter: tiffanytarpley
Facebook: TiffanyTarpleyTV
Education: Lorain Admiral King High School, Lorain County Community College, Bowling Green State University
Previous Work Experience: I’ve worked in various roles behind the scenes and in front of the camera at several TV stations: WTOL (Toledo), WOHL/WLMO (Lima), WUPW (Toledo), WDJT (Milwaukee) WKYC (Cleveland).
Joined News 5: Jan. 8, 2024
Most Memorable Stories: Flying to Parris Island in South Carolina to report on all phases of Marine recruitment and bootcamp, Cleveland protests turning to unrest, interviewing my mom about grocery store tips for shoppers. She’s a retired cashier.
Awards/Honors: I’ve received several awards and honors throughout my career. My most cherished are two Emmy wins for producing and anchoring weekend newscasts in Toledo, an Emmy nomination for live reporting in Cleveland and being selected for the inaugural class of the Lorain Schools Alumni Association’s ‘Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame.’
News Philosophy: Accuracy, integrity, authenticity
Role Model: My parents.
Favorite Sports Teams: the Browns, the Cavs, and the Guardians, of course! The Packers get an honorable mention.
Favorite Music: Gospel, R & B, 90s and early 2000s hip-hop
Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music
Favorite Program: News 5 and reality T.V. is my guilty pleasure.
Favorite Book: I don’t have a favorite, but I’ve enjoyed “Starlight Passage” by Anita Richmond Bunkley, “Life on the Color Line” by George Howard Willams and everything by E. Lynn Harris.
Favorite Food: I can’t pick just one.
Family: The most important people in my life.
Hobbies & Interests: Working out, indoor cycling, photography, checking out new restaurants and frequenting favorites
You're most likely to see me around town at: A good happy hour or brunch spot
Hidden Talent: Hula Hooping using my neck
What I like best about Northeast Ohio: The people. This is home. #LorainProud
On the weekends I love to: Decompress and spend quality time with my husband, family and friends.
