Alexa Erbach 5j173

Alexa Erbach is a multimedia journalist for FOX Carolina News. 49495j

• Start Date: Dec. 23, 2023

• Hometown: I am a military BRAT, so I moved around A LOT. Just a few places I've lived: Baltimore, MD; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; Dover, DE; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY. For me, home is where the heart is.

• Moving From: Chicago

• Graduated From: University of South Carolina, Honors College (BA in Communication); American Conservatory Theater (MFA in Theater); Northwestern University (MSJ)

• Degree: BA, MFA, MSJ

• Career Synopsis: I have had quite a circuitous route to journalism! After working as a producer, I pursued my love for the arts and moved to New York City where I was accepted into a professional dance program at Broadway Dance Center. While studying theater and performing, I taught kids from 3 years old through high school for many years. I learned SO MUCH as a teacher and love being in a classroom. I wanted to use my ion for storytelling and community engagement as a journalist, which is why I went back to school to pursue journalism once again. One of my greatest dreams is to create a news network for young people to bring forward stories they feel are important to share.

• Awards: "Best Daughter" (issued by my parents)

The Fun Stuff

Complete these sentences.

1. On the weekends, I love to: venture outside with my partner and hang out with our "colony of cats" (Scout, Shadow and Loki)

2. My favorite movie is: "Father of the Bride Pt. II" and the LOTR Trilogy

3. My favorite kind of music is: A little bit of everything! I'm currently listening to a lot of Jon Batiste, Scarlett Opera (reminiscent of Queen) and Broadway musicals

4. My favorite food is: Cheese. Bread. Chocolate. Nut Butter (any!). Repeat.

Do you have any… (if the answer is yes, please elaborate.)

1. Hidden talents? I'm a pretty dope dancer.

2. Hobbies? Taking improv classes and performing whenever I can.

3. Pets? 3 cats (Scout, Shadow and Loki)

4. Children? Not yet.

The Other Stuff

Do you volunteer or do any community service on a regular basis? If so, where?

My partner and I have raised and released around 1,000 monarch and swallowtail butterflies. We are ionate about conservation and leaving the world a better place for generations to come.

What was the most memorable story you’ve covered?

I had the great opportunity of traveling to Kenya as a documentarist for an organization that aims to unify the best material scientist students in the U.S. with students from East Africa. I am not a scientist, but I learned so much about the importance of research and collaboration. My time there led me to Uganda, where I covered the global looming crisis of antimicrobial resistance as it relates to microplastics.