Violeta Yas RC’07: A First-Generation Story
Alumna Relies on Resolve Developed at Rutgers
September 8, 2025
Violeta Yas RC’07, an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, Rutgers alumna, and now a key member of NBC 4 New York’s Storm Team 4. Yas shares her remarkable journey: from her early days as an immigrant balancing multiple jobs while attending Rutgers, to becoming a respected bilingual communicator in the world of broadcast meteorology. Her story is a powerful example of perseverance, representation, and the transformative impact of education. #WEAREYOU