Jill Cordes

Birth Name:

Jill Lynette Cordes

Birth Place:

Pullman, Washington, United States

Profession

Writer, Actress

Earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Penn State University in 1992
After years of on-site reporting for numerous television affiliates across the Midwest, she earned widespread recognition after earning a spot as host of Food Network's "The Best Of․․․" where she would work for six years
Began her career as a syndicated program host for various genres before launching the popular "My First Baby" show and blog following the birth of her first child in 2009
Was named one of the original finalists for a co-host spot on "The View" in the late '90s
An avid marathon runner, she has competed in the Boston and New York City marathons among others
Once climbed Mount Kilimanjaro

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