Alexandra Baird

Alexandra Baird has a diverse work experience across various companies and roles. Alexandra began their career in 2004 as the Editor in Chief at Saddleback College Lariat. Alexandra then worked as an Editorial Intern at Press-Telegram in 2010. In the same year, they also worked as a Freelance Reporter for The OC Gazette Magazine. In 2011, they freelanced as a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Later that year, they joined the Chicago Mayor's Office as a Service Communications Coordinator. From 2012 to 2014, they worked as an Account Executive at Zocalo Group, where they managed social communities and created content for social media campaigns. Alexandra then joined Chicago Cares as a Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications from 2014 to 2017. Their most recent role is with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, where they have held various positions since 2017, including Communications Manager and Senior Manager. Their current role is Director, Development Marketing and Communications.

Alexandra Baird obtained an Associate's degree in Journalism from Saddleback College between 2005 and 2008. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Economics from California State University, Long Beach, earning it between 2009 and 2011.