Rena Golden
Born
Rena Shaheen Zeya

(1961-03-30)March 30, 1961
DiedMarch 20, 2013(2013-03-20) (aged 51)
Known forRadio and Television Journalist
SpouseRob Golden
Children2

Rena Golden (née Rena Shaheen Zeya; March 30, 1961 – March 20, 2013) was an Indian-born American journalist and news executive who served as senior vice president of CNN International. She also worked for the Weather Channel.[1] In 2013, Golden died after a two-year battle with lymphoma.[2]

Early and personal life

She was married to Rob Golden. The couple has a daughter, Sabrina, and a son, Adam. Her sister Uzra Zeya is an American diplomat who serves as Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights in the Biden administration.[3]

References

  1. Brumfield, Ben (March 21, 2013). "Rena Golden, 51, a news leader and an open ear". CNN.
  2. Geshweiler, J.E. (March 23, 2013). "Rena Shaheen Zeya Golden, 51, former CNN International executive". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  3. Krishnankutty, Pia (2021-01-19). "Biden's pick Uzra Zeya had 'helped' Indian diplomat Khobragade's maid during 2013 row". ThePrint. Retrieved 2021-01-22.


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