Savannah Guthrie is a prominent American broadcast journalist and attorney, best known as the co-anchor of NBC’s Today show.

Her journey from a small-town upbringing to national prominence reflects a blend of academic excellence, legal expertise, and a deep commitment to journalism.

Early Life and Education

Born on December 27, 1971, in Melbourne, Australia, Savannah Clark Guthrie’s early years were shaped by her father’s work, which led the family to relocate to Tucson, Arizona, when she was just two years old.

Growing up in Tucson, she developed a passion for journalism and pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arizona, graduating cum laude in 1993.

During her time there, she was a member of the Arizona Alpha chapter of Pi Beta Phi.

Later, she earned a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2002, graduating magna cum laude and achieving the highest score on the Arizona Bar exam.

Career

Guthrie’s professional journey began in broadcasting, with her first job at KTVM, the NBC affiliate in Butte, Montana, in 1993.

She then worked at ABC affiliate KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri, and NBC affiliate KVOA in Tucson.

In 2000, she joined WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., where she covered significant events like the September 11 attacks and the anthrax mailings.

Simultaneously, she pursued her law degree at Georgetown University.

After law school, Guthrie worked as a litigation associate at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, specializing in white-collar criminal defense.

She later declined a clerkship on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to return to journalism.

In 2004, she became a national trial correspondent for Court TV, covering high-profile legal proceedings.

Joining NBC News in 2007 as a correspondent, Guthrie covered various political events, including the 2008 vice-presidential race.

In 2011, she became the co-host of the third hour of Today and was named co-anchor in 2012, succeeding Ann Curry .

Personal Life

Guthrie’s personal life is marked by her marriage to Michael Feldman, a former Democratic political adviser.

The couple met in 2008 and married on March 15, 2014, in Tucson, Arizona.

They have two children: daughter Vale, born in August 2014, and son Charles “Charley” Max, born in December 2016.

In addition to her role on Today, Guthrie has authored children’s books and a religious reflection book, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere.

She has also guest-hosted Jeopardy! following the passing of Alex Trebek.