Mahek Cooke is an Indian-born American Attorney, entrepreneur, and commentator. She is mostly seen on Fox News discussing the political news and current affairs surrounding the United States. She also appears as a commentator on NewsMax, 610WTVN News, NBC4, and NewsNation.
Age
Mahek is 41 years old (2024), she was born on July 8, 1983, in New Delhi, India. She and her family moved to the United States in 1988 when she was 5 years old and settled in Ohio.
Family
Mahek has often credited her father, Jagdeep Singh, for helping her attain her American dream. Her father who worked in the Indian Navy immigrated to the United States when Mahek was 5 years old in search of a better life. He worked multiple jobs for years to support his young family at the time.
While celebrating Father’s Day, Mahek shared a tribute to her father saying;
‘Happy Father’s Day to my courageous dad for risking it all when he left India with my family to give us his all — every opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Dad is someone I celebrate everyday. Cheers to all the strong Fathers out there. @sunisingh43 #fathersday”
Mahek’s family also includes her mother Sunita Singh, brother Manav Sigh, sister inlaw Yasmeen, and younger sister Sona Sehgal.
Mahek’s father founded the Sintel Hotel around 1997. They have now expanded to over eight hotels which are managed by her brother Manav Singh.
Husband
Mahek is married to her husband Michael Cooke. They got married in August 2011. Michael is a former college football player and now a businessman. They celebrated their 12th anniversary in August 2023. Mahek shared a photo of them celebrating their anniversary with the caption;
“Happy 12 years to the best and most loyal husband and friend a girl could ever ask for. No matter what life throws at us you always find the silver lining. Life is always brighter with you by my side. #anniversary #husband”
Children
Mahek and Michael have two children; son Krishan and daughter Kareena Dolly Cooke who was born in December 2023.
Our hearts are full and very thankful to God as we welcome our daughter Kareena Dolly Cooke into this world. This beautiful girl already has a strong hold over her dad who won’t put her down. This is the best Christmas ever. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/79owg1WXA5
— Mehek Cooke🇺🇸 (@MehekCooke) December 22, 2023
Education
Mahek graduated with a Political Science degree from The Ohio State University. She later obtained a Masters in Political Science from Indiana University Indianapolis and a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Bloomington.
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Career
Mahek began her career as an attorney at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in February 2008. She was then an assistant Chief Counsel for the Governor of Ohio John Kasich for over two years. She worked as a legal counsel for the Ohio Department of Agriculture and later Thirty-One Gifts before becoming a senior strategist at The Strategy Group Company.
Mahek founded her sports talent agency company called Ten Talent NIL to help student-athletes achieve and manage their dreams. She is also the CEO of American Frontier Strategies and a board member of THE Foundation.
What is Mahek’s Net Worth?
Mahek’s net worth is estimated to be in seven figures. Besides being an attorney, she is also a businesswoman managing several businesses. Her net worth is estimated to be over $2 million.
Mahek on Fox News
Mahek is a political strategist and commentator supporting the Republican party. She shares her opinions on Fox News regarding the border issues, immigrants, and the upcoming elections.
