Hena Doba

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT HENA DOBA

National Anchor | Award-Winning Journalist | Speaker | ModeratorHena Doba is a trailblazing Pakistani-American journalist with decades of experience reporting from the biggest stages in news — from legacy networks and cable TV to digital and streaming platforms.Currently anchoring the national weekend morning show on NewsNation, Hena has covered some of the world’s most defining events: 9/11, Sandy Hook, Parkland, the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Trump 2016 & 2024 campaigns, and the global pandemic. She’s reported internationally and from the White House, earning accolades for her sharp storytelling and energetic presence.At CBS News, she anchored The National Desk with Hena Doba, broadcast across 100+ affiliates across the country. She then made waves as a host and correspondent at Cheddar News, interviewing CEOs and celebrities live from the floor of the NYSE, and launching original series like ChedHer and Cheddar Climate.Hena began her career as a one-woman-band reporter, worked her way through key southern markets, and became one of the first Pakistani anchors in the country. Along the way, she’s been honored by the Associated Press (Best Spot News, Breaking News, Sports Feature) and named “Game Changing Talent” by Cynopsis Media.In addition to anchoring, Hena is a sought-after speaker, media coach, and former journalism professor. She holds dual degrees in English and Psychology from the University at Buffalo, where she also served as Feature Editor of The Spectrum.Born and raised in Queens, NY — she’s driven by truth, representation, and creating space for the stories that matter most.