Gillian Turner BIO
Gillian Turner is a prolific American journalist working at FOX News Channel (FNC) as an anchor and foreign policy correspondent. She joined FNC in Washington in 2014 as a contributor.
How Old is Gillian Turner?
Turner is 42 years old as of 2024. She was born on September 6, 1982, in Cape Town, South Africa. However, she celebrates her birthday on September 6th every year.
Gillian Turner Education
Turner joined Columbia University, a private Ivy League research university based in New York City in 2001. She spent four years and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor of arts in political science and government. Prior to joining Columbia University, she later attended the University of Cape Town, a public research university based in South Africa in 2010. However, she graduated in 2012 with a master’s of social science, African governance, security studies, and politics.
Gillian Turner Fox News Career
Turner is currently working at FOX News Channel (FNC), serving a dual role as an anchor and foreign policy correspondent. She joined FNC in Washington in 2014 as a contributor. In her role, she mainly covers domestic and international issues at the United States Department. However, throughout her stay with the network, she has occasionally served the role of a substitute anchor. She has anchored programs such as Special Report, FOX News Sunday, America Reports, and America’s Newsroom.
Before joining FNC, Turner spent five years working at Jones Group International as Vice President, from June 2012 to August 2017. She worked directly with Jim Jones, a former National Security Adviser. Additionally, she worked at the White House National Security Council during the administrations of Barack Obama and George Bush. During the Obama administration, she was the acting director for legislative affairs. Moreover, she collaborated with the U.S. House of Representatives and the White House on national security issues and foreign policy.
Moreover, under the Bush administration, Turner worked as a research assistant. However, she was among the youngest beneficiaries to receive the award of the National Security Council Outstanding Service. In addition, Turner has also served at the United States Department of State in the Bureau of Human Rights, Democracy, and Labor. As if that is not enough, she has also worked in the U.S. House of Representatives in the office of the Minority Leader. Finally, she worked for the Albright Group, LLC, a company that provides business consulting services.
Gillian Turner’s Height
Turner has an approximate height of 5 feet, 7 inches.
Who is Gillian Turner’s Husband?
Turner’s husband is Alex Kramer, a South African native, entrepreneur, and design leader. He is the vice president and founder of Optoro SVP, a design and marketing company. However, the couple engaged in 2016 but unfortunately, there is no more information about their wedding. The couple lives in the U.S. alongside their lovely daughter and two pet dogs.
Who are Gillian Turner’s parents and siblings?
Turner was born in Cape Town, South Africa to her parents, James Turner (father) and Rachel Isadora (mother). Unfortunately, her parents divorced some time ago, and her mother remarried. Based on sources, her parents are both authors, and her mother was behind her inspiration to become a journalist. However, she has only one sibling, Nick Turner.
Gillian Turner’s Children
Turner and Alex are proud parents of one gorgeous daughter Lucia Rose Kramer born on July 17, 2021. However, Turner has two dogs Olivia and Connor whom she considers part of the family.
How Much Does Gillian Turner Earn?
Turner has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Gillian Turner’s Net Worth
Turner has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. Her principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.
Gillian Turner’s Social Media Accounts
Turner has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @GillianHTurner with more than 81.2k followers, Instagram gillianturner with more than 51k followers, and Facebook account.