Alex Norcia

Alex Norcia is a seasoned professional in journalism and regulatory advocacy, currently serving as Senior Manager of Regulatory Advocacy at Altria since February 2023. Prior to this role, Alex worked at Filter from March 2021 to February 2023 as News Editor, focusing on stimulants, tobacco, alcohol, and drug policy. Alex's freelance journalism experience includes contributions to prominent national publications such as The New York Times Magazine and The Columbia Journalism Review. Earlier experience at VICE Media involved roles as Staff Writer and Copy Editor, covering various topics including the tobacco and vape industries. Alex's career commenced at The New York Times as a News Assistant and at CBS as a Page. Alex holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and dual bachelor's degrees in English and Film and Television from Boston University.