The State Newspaper
Alexa Jurado is an experienced journalist currently serving as a Higher Education and K-12 Education Reporter for The State Newspaper, where coverage includes the relationship between the University of South Carolina and local residents, as well as statewide education policy. Alexa has previously held fellowships and internships at esteemed organizations such as the Poynter Institute and The O'Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, contributing to recognized projects that address social determinants of health. Notable roles include reporting internships at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Daily Herald Media Group, alongside positions at Marquette University, where Alexa worked as a videographer and in various editorial capacities. Alexa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Digital Media, and Latinx Studies from Marquette University.