Alexia is a graduate student at Columbia University, where she is studying journalism with a climate and science track. She just graduated from The George Washington University with a degree in international affairs and a concentration in international politics. Alexia loves introducing others to composting organic waste and highlighting issues pertaining to food and water access in often overlooked communities. She was a Planet Forward Correspondent in 2025-26 and has previously interned at San Antonio Express-News, Bloomberg Law, and The Brazilian Report.
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Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University
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