THE POWER OF POSITIVITY

For over 30 years, ALLISON ROSATI has appeared on television screens across the Chicago area, keeping viewers up to speed with the latest and breaking news. The NBC Chicago anchor has been honored with awards for her stories, series, and specials that impact our communities. Her bookshelf holds some serious accolades including six Emmys, a Gracie, and a Dante Award.

What does the idea of power mean to you? Power comes with great responsibility and requires integrity and humility. Power is what allows you to use your energy, personal connections, and resources to inspire and create. I believe our superpower is kindness. A great example is the Oak Brook Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society Auxiliary. Through events like Mistletoe Medley, these amazing women create community and have shown me and others the true meaning of sisterhood and service.

Who is your role model and why? In high school, I had the good fortune to hear Diane Sawyer speak. She encouraged the young women in the audience to “dream big.” Growing up in a small town of 2,500 people, the idea of being a news anchor and telling stories from all over the world seemed beyond my reach, but her message inspired me to never put limits on myself. She has been a role model in her professionalism and unapologetic femininity; something I’ve always strived to emulate.

What are you most proud of doing? I am most proud of being a working mom of four extraordinary children. Even after working in television for 38 years, they are my greatest productions. In my work, I am most fulfilled when I can do stories that make a difference. Our “Wednesday Child” series helped hundreds of foster children find their forever families. Currently, I am working on a weekly program called, “Happy to Report,” which gives viewers a chance to see the good happening in our communities.

For more information, visit nbcchicago.com and oakbrookchapterinfantwelfare.org.