Over the years, she has anchored and reported primarily on the evening and weekend newscasts, bringing viewers trusted and impactful coverage of major local, national, and international stories.

Ms. Umeh began her broadcasting career in Champaign, Illinois, shortly after earning her degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She quickly secured a full-time reporting role at WCIA-TV, where she developed her reputation for journalistic integrity, clear reporting, and on-screen presence.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Ms. Umeh has built a strong professional record in television journalism and continues to be a respected voice in the Washington, D.C. media landscape.