Joyce Garbaciak Biography
Joyce Garbaciak is an American Emmy-award-winning journalist, anchor, and reporter who currently works as a co-anchor at WISN 12 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She worked as a reporter and news anchor for WITI FOX6 for 17 years before joining WISN.
Joyce Garbaciak Age
Garbaiciak is 58 years old as of 2020, She was born on July 9, 1962.
Joyce Garbaciak Birthday
Joyce celebrates her birthday on the 9th of July.
Joyce Garbaciak Height
Joyce stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m).
Joyce Garbaciak Family
Garbaciak is the daughter of John Anthony Garbaciak (father) and Irene Helen (Mroz) Garbaciak (mother).
Joyce Garbaciak Education
Joyce is a graduate of Northwestern University’s prestigious Medill School of Journalism where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Journalism.
Joyce Garbaciak Husband
Joyce is happily married to Bernard John Bobber, a labor and welfare solicitor with Foley & Lardner who recently returned home. On April 8, 1989, the pair wedded.
Joyce Garbaciak Children
Caitlin Garbaciak and her husband are the proud parents of three daughters. Grace Garbaciak-Bobber, Elizabeth Garbaciak-Bobber, and Meredith Grace Garbaciak-Bobber Carolyn Garbaciak-formal Bobber’s name are Carolyn Garbaciak-Bobber.
Joyce Garbaciak Eye Surgery
Joyce had eye surgery in April 2019 after her eyes were dilated. She couldn’t see the anchor news because of the studio lighting.
Joyce Garbaciak Salary
According to WISN 12 anchor salary, Joyce receives an annual average salary of $85,000.
Joyce Garbaciak Net Worth
Joyce’s net worth is approximated to be ranging between 2,000,000 as of 2021.
Joyce Garbaciak Career
Joyce has an experience of more than 30 years in the Milwaukee television market. She currently works as a co-anchor of WISN 12 News at 6:00 and 10:00. Her memorable moments include having an interview with former President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan.
Joyce has covered various stories as an investigative reporter that has led change in Wisconsin law regarding the posting of code violations at day-care centers. She is a seven-time Chicago regional Emmy Award, Winner.
She was nationally recognized for her documentary on bullying that she hosted that earned her the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award. In 2012, she was initiated into the Silver Circle, a lifetime achievement honor bestowed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Joyce worked for 17 years as the main anchor at WITI-TV FOX 6 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and later in September 2006, she left the station to join WISN-TV as a news anchor and reporter. Joyce, at one point, anchored three daily newscasts including the 10 p.m. report. She also worked part-time on fulfilling, meaningful projects and still be more hands-on at home with her family.
Before heading to Milwaukee, Joyce served as a reporter and anchor in Nashville and Wasau. She also worked as guest-visiting faculty at the Poyner Institute, a journalism think-tank in St. Petersburg, Florida.
She stays active with her alma mater, serving on Northwestern’s Council of 100, an invitation-only alumnae organization dedicated to mentoring and helping students transition from college to employment.
