Jonel Aleccia

JoNel Aleccia is a seasoned health writer with extensive experience in journalism, currently serving as a health writer covering food and nutrition for The Associated Press since October 2022. Aleccia previously held the position of Senior Correspondent at Kaiser Health News from November 2016 to October 2022 and worked as a health reporter for The Seattle Times from December 2014 to November 2016, where coverage focused on various aspects of health care for both regional and national audiences. Prior to that, Aleccia was a health writer and editor at NBC News from July 2012 to July 2014, and served as a health reporter/editor at msnbc.com from January 2008 to July 2012. Early career included reporting on health and social service issues at The Spokesman-Review from January 2006 to December 2007, and a long tenure at The Mail Tribune from September 1984 to December 2005, where Aleccia worked as a reporter, editor, and columnist. Aleccia earned a Master's degree in Communications from the University of Oregon between 2002 and 2004.