A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Shawn Yancy is an American news anchor and broadcast journalist. She anchors the evening news at NBC4 in Washington, D.C.
Previously, Shawn anchored WTTG-TV, Fox 5 News in Washington, D.C., and co-anchors Fox 5 News at 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. Yancy joined the Fox 5 News team in September 2001. During her second day at work turned out to be her first big story in Washington: The September 11th terrorist attacks. In 2006, Shawn was awarded an Emmy for “Outstanding News Anchor”.
In 2007, Yancy was awarded a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for an investigative series on The Asbestos Problems inside the National Institutes of Health. Shawn has been honored with various Associated Press and Golden Quill awards for her reporting on breaking news.
Early Life & Education
Shawn grew up in Indiana, where she discovered her love for journalism early, starting as a youth reporter in a high-school media workshop. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications from Ball State University, where she was also inducted into the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Shawn Yancy Age and Birthday
Yancy was born on October 12, 1987, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. She is 38 years old as of 2025.
Shawn Yancy Height
Yancy is 5 feet 8 inches tall, which is equivalent to 1.82 meters.
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Family
Parents
Yancy is the daughter of Dr. Eric A., her father, and Pamela Yancy, her mother. Her father is a pediatrician.
Shawn Yancy Husband and Children
The American journalist, Yancy, is the wife of Marcus Wiseman. The couple got married in 1993 in a private ceremony. The couple has been blessed with three children, namely Anthony, Tyson, and Jackson. Shawn resides with her family in Bethesda, Maryland, United States. Marcus is a former football player.
Career
In September 2001, Shawn began working at the Fox 5 News team. During her second day at work turned out to be her first big story in Washington: The September 11th terrorist attacks. In 2006, Shawn was awarded an Emmy for “Outstanding News Anchor”. Before joining Fox 5 News channel, Yancy was an anchor for WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh. She was also an anchor for WKJG-TV, the NBC affiliate in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In 2021, Shawn became an evening anchor at NBC4 Washington (News4), delivering reliable community coverage and special reports.
Beyond journalism, Shawn is a professional artist. Her Shawn Yancy Art & Design serves clients across the U.S., offering contemporary mixed-media creations.
Non-Profit
Beyond her journalism career and art, Yancy also founded the Giving Foundation for Women and Children Inc., formerly known as “Girls’ Night Out by Shawn Yancy”. The initiative focuses on empowering underserved women and children through programs like providing school supplies, winter coats, and holiday gifts. The initiative began in 2010 as a small clothing swap with a handful of girlfriends in her dining room and later grew into a thriving nonprofit by 2019, now serving hundreds of families across the Washington, D.C. area.
Shawn has often explained the motivation behind the foundation: “The very first Girls’ Night Out happened in my dining room… and I realized we could be doing so much more.” Her vision was to create an organization that not only responded to practical needs like warm clothing and food but also restored dignity and hope for families often overlooked.
In 2023, her efforts were recognized when the foundation was highlighted by Washingtonian Magazine as part of its Washingtonians of the Year feature, celebrating community leaders making a lasting difference.
Shawn Yancy Net Worth and Salary
It is not publicly known how much Yancy earns as an anchor or how much her net worth is.
A veteran news anchor for NBC4 Washington and a professional artist.
Where did she start her career?
At local news stations in Indiana (WKJG-TV) and Pittsburgh (WTAE-TV), before joining FOX 5 in D.C.
What awards has she won?
An Emmy Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award for her investigative reporting.
What is “Girls’ Night Out by Shawn Yancy”?
A nonprofit she founded to support underserved women and children with essentials and holiday gifts. Currently known as Giving Foundation for Women and Children.
Is Shawn also an artist?
Yes, she runs Shawn Yancy Art & Design, serving art clients nationwide.
