Alejandra is a senior reporter at Injustice Watch. Most recently, she was City Bureau’s deputy editor where she led the editorial team and a fellowship program for emerging reporters. Previously, Alejandra was a senior investigative reporter at the Better Government Association, where she exposed systemic failures in local government and focused on the intersection of government and business. Earlier in her career, she covered economic development and labor at the Chicago Tribune. Her work has been recognized with local and national journalism awards.
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