Rosa Flores joins MSNBC as a Houston-based correspondent from CNN.
Here is what Flores posted about joining the network which will soon be known as MS Now as NBC Univerisal spins off the cable newser:
"Joining MSNBC is about 'We The People.'
We all have a tiny grain of sand to shore up democracy. The awesome power to vote. The grit to fill in the gaps when government fails. The bravery to expose abuses of power.
As a member of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, the strength of my tiny grain of sand is seeking truth, reporting from where news is happening, amplifying the voices of those who feel forgotten, and holding the powerful accountable.
That’s why I’m excited to join the undeterred team at MSNBC to report the truth, speak truth to power, and elevate the voices of those impacted by government policy without fear or favor."
Flores served as a Houston-based CNN correspondent for the last 12 years.
Before moving to cable news, Flores anchored the 4 p.m. newscast at WBRZ 2 Baton Rouge and reported for the station’s 10 p.m. newscast.
She was also a reporter at WDSU 6 New Orleans.
Her reporting career also included positions at KHOU 11 Houston and News 9 KWTV Oklahoma City,
Flores worked as a tax accountant at KPMG before transitioning into journalism,
She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as a degree in Broadcast Journalism from UT Austin.
