Elena LaQuatra is the morning traffic anchor and noon news anchor for Pittsburgh’s Action News 4.

Elena joined WTAE in 2015 as a digital content creator for 4 the 412. After a reporting and anchoring stint at a television station in Erie, Elena returned to WTAE to a general assignment reporting role in 2018.

At the age of four, Elena lost 100% of her hearing in both ears to bacterial meningitis. After receiving a Cochlear Implant and spending years rehabilitating her listening and spoken language skills, Elena now excels in speech.

In her spare time, she serves as Mistress of Ceremonies for fundraising galas nationwide and as an ambassador to numerous non-profit organizations. Elena was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA in 2016.

Her greatest passions include mentoring young women, traveling to Europe and spending time with her family, fiancé and chihuahuas. Elena is an alumna of Point Park University.