Alicia Wittmeyer
About Alicia Wittmeyer
Alicia Wittmeyer is a Gender Editor at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2017. She has a diverse background in journalism, having worked for various publications including Forbes Magazine, Daily Press, and The Associated Press, and she holds multiple degrees in International History and Political Science.
Current Role at The New York Times
Alicia Wittmeyer has served as the Gender Editor at The New York Times since 2017. In this role, she focuses on issues related to gender, contributing to the newspaper's coverage and discussions surrounding gender equality and related topics. Based in London, United Kingdom, her work involves overseeing content that addresses gender dynamics in various contexts.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before her current position, Alicia Wittmeyer held several roles in journalism. She worked as a Contributor at Forbes Magazine for three months in 2011 while based in Beijing. Additionally, she was a Reporter for Daily Press from 2007 to 2008 in Newport News, VA, and spent 11 months as a Reporter at The Associated Press in the Boise, Idaho Area in 2007. She also served as a Staff Writer at The Virginian-Pilot from 2008 to 2010 in Norfolk, VA, and worked as Europe Editor at Foreign Policy from 2012 to 2017 in London.
Education and Academic Background
Alicia Wittmeyer has a strong academic background in International History and Political Science. She studied at Peking University, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in International History from 2010 to 2011. Following this, she attended the London School of Economics and Political Science as an MSc Candidate in International History from 2011 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from UC Berkeley. Her foundational education includes attending Woodside Priory School.