Alexandra Ulmer
About Alexandra Ulmer
Alexandra Ulmer is a National Affairs Correspondent at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2011. She has received recognition for her investigative reporting, including being named Reuters Reporter of the Year in 2015 and contributing to award-winning coverage of Latin America.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Alexandra Ulmer has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a National Affairs Correspondent since 2011. In this role, she has focused on various national issues, leveraging her extensive background in international reporting. Prior to her current position, she completed a summer internship with Thomson Reuters in 2010, where she gained experience covering the Americas. Her work has contributed to the organization’s reputation for in-depth reporting on critical global issues.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Ulmer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Brown University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in global affairs, which she applies in her reporting. Ulmer's expertise extends to various regions, including her professional experiences in Sri Lanka, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, and Switzerland.
Background
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Alexandra Ulmer gained valuable experience through internships. She interned at Le Temps in 2008 for one month in the Geneva area and at the Financial Times in 2009 for two months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. These early roles helped her develop her journalistic skills and understand the dynamics of international reporting.
Achievements
In 2015, Alexandra Ulmer was recognized as Reuters Reporter of the Year for her investigative work on Venezuela's state oil firm, PDVSA. Additionally, she was part of the Reuters team that received the Overseas Press Club award for best coverage of Latin America in 2018. Her reporting has also highlighted the influence of money in Indian politics during her time as a Special Correspondent in Mumbai.
Language Proficiency
Alexandra Ulmer is proficient in four languages: English, French, Spanish, and rudimentary Hindi. This multilingual ability enhances her reporting capabilities, allowing her to engage with diverse sources and audiences across various regions.