Alison Morris

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Age: 34

Title at work/what do I do: TV news anchor. I anchor the 5 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. news at FoxCT.

Town where I work: Hartford

Town where I live: Hartford

College I attended: Yale University

My passion, hobby or special talent: I'm a marathon runner. I'm running my 10th this November: New York City for the second year in a row!

Twitter handle: @almorrisnews

No. of LinkedIn connections: No idea! I'm not a big user. Don't tell my brother-in- law. He works there.

Favorite place to network: Women's events. I love talking to brilliant, interesting females!

Favorite drink at a networking event: Dirty vodka martini, up, blue cheese olives

How do I create connections in my professional life?

I host and emcee a lot of events, and try to be actively involved in groups and causes that matter most to me. I'll also rarely pass up an opportunity to meet someone — whether it's someone in PR or TV — for a coffee or lunch. Worst case scenario? You had to eat that meal anyway. Best case scenario? You make a new friend or a great business contact.

What's been my biggest challenge professionally?

Figuring out exactly what path I want my career to take. I am so passionate about so many different things. I have always been the type of person who wants to have a hand in everything!

What is the best advice I received?

“Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.” Conan O'Brien said that to a graduating class at Dartmouth after he was fired from The Tonight Show.