Dion Lim Biography
Dion Lim is an Emmy Award-winning news anchor and reporter for KGO-TV/ABC7. She is known for her coverage of violence against Asian Americans. Born in Michigan and raised in Connecticut, Lim was one of the few Asian Americans in her mostly white communities. She started her on-air career in Springfield, Massachusetts, and later anchored in Kansas City, Charlotte, and Tampa Bay. Lim authored “Make Your Moment: The Savvy Woman’s Communication Playbook to Getting The Success You Want” (McGraw-Hill), drawing from her experiences as the first Asian American woman to lead a weekday newscast in three major markets.
Dion Lim age and birthday
Lim was born on May 13, 1984, which makes her a Taurus. She was born in Michigan, USA.
Dion Lim height and weight
Lim is 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m) tall and weighs 53 kg (117 lbs). She has black hair and brown eyes.
Dion Lim’s educational background
Lim studied at Emerson College, a private institution in Boston, Massachusetts, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Dion Lim spouse and children
Lim is married to poker player Evan Panesis, and they have been together for over 11 years. On February 1, 2023, Dion announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple also has two pets: a miniature dachshund named Daphne and a Yorkie named George.
Dion Lim parents and siblings
American news anchor Dion was born and raised in an Asian family. Her father, Mr. Fussy Ba, is a chemist who immigrated from Taiwan and Hong Kong. She has a brother named Scott Lim.
Dion Lim’s career
Lim is an American news anchor and reporter for KGO-TV/ABC7, recognized for her reporting on violence against Asian Americans. She began her on-air career in Springfield, Massachusetts, before moving on to anchor positions in Kansas City, Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Throughout her career, Lim has faced racism from viewers, including comparisons to Connie Chung.
Lim has reported on numerous attacks against Asians, such as the assault on an elderly man collecting cans in San Francisco. She noted an increase in anti-Asian sentiment during the pandemic, which she addressed in an op-ed, expressing that reporting on these attacks gave her a sense of purpose.
In January 2021, Lim interviewed San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin, questioning him about a fatal car crash caused by parolee Troy McAlister, whom Boudin’s office had previously declined to charge after other infractions. Her work has earned her significant recognition, including being named one of Gold House’s 100 most impactful Asians and Pacific Islanders in 2021 and receiving a 2020 Emmy Award for Anchoring.
Dion Lim’s net worth and salary
She has a net worth of $1 million and receives an annual salary of $120,000.
