Cathy Areu
Cathy Areu is an American journalist, author, and former educator who appeared on Fox News in the role of the "Liberal Sherpa".
Early life and education
Areu obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Florida State University in 1992, and a master's degree in English education from Nova Southeastern University, also in Florida. She became a tenured teacher in Florida and gained certification as a teacher in New Jersey.Career
Overview
From 2001 to 2012, Areu conducted interviews for The Washington Post's "First Person Singular" column, including with Laura Bush, Al Franken, Alberto Gonzales, Nancy Pelosi and Al Sharpton. She contributed to Latina Style in 2001; she also contributed to People magazine and USA Weekend. In 2001 she founded Catalina, a magazine aimed at Hispanic women. Her book, Latino Wisdom, a collection of stories about America's best-known Hispanic figures, was published by Barricade Books in 2006.Areu appeared on Fox News's Tucker Carlson Tonight in a recurring 2018 segment as the "Liberal Sherpa", as well as on The O'Reilly Factor, and The Sean Hannity Show. She has also appeared on HLN's Prime News and Showbiz Tonight; on CNN's AC360 and Campbell Brown; and on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown.