Biography
Alexi Jo McCammond (born March 27, 1994), better known by her stage name Alexi McCammond, has made a name for herself in the world of political journalism. She is a media personality, journalist, and reporter from the United States.
This talented reporter, currently a political editor at Axios, brings her knowledge and passion to covering national news stories and presidential campaigns, which she has covered extensively over the years.
Alexi McCammond also contributes to NBC News and MSNBC, illustrating the wide variety of topics she can cover as a specialist journalist.
American journalist
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| Full name: | Alexi Jo McCammond |
| Stage name: | Alexi McCammond |
| Born: | March 27, 1994 (age 30) |
| Place of birth: | Rockford, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.62 meters |
| Parents: | Shelli McCammond |
| Siblings: | Braxton McCammond and Aubyn McCammond |
| Husband • Spouse: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | TJ Ducklo (2019), Matt Kuncman (former), Rob Groulx (former) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Journalist • Reporter |
| Net worth: | 1.5 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Alexi McCammond grew up in Rockford, Illinois, United States. She was born in 1994 on March 27.
She attended Guilford High School in Rockford, Illinois. In 2011, she was awarded a full four-year QuestBridge scholarship and spent that time studying at the University of Chicago.
Alexi McCammond is of mixed descent, with her father being black and her mother being white. Her mother is only identified as Shelli McCammond, while her father’s identity has not been confirmed. She has two siblings: Braxton McCammond and Aubyn McCammond.
Alexi McCammond said she was raised in a “strict, conservative Christian family” and her parents “instilled” in her the importance of her mixed heritage.
In 2015, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in sociology and Spanish language and literature. She received additional mentorship from the National Association of Black Journalists. While a student at the University of Chicago, Alexi McCammond contributed to the student political publication The Gate.
Personal life
Alexi McCammond is currently dating TJ Ducklo, a communications adviser to US President Joe Biden. The couple have been dating since 2019.
Alexi McCammond is not married and has no children. She was once engaged to Matt Kuncman, but due to unresolved differences, they ended their marriage. The talented journalist also dated Rob Groulx.
Career
Alexi McCammond began her writing career as a freelance political journalist for women’s magazine Cosmopolitan before leaving to become a news editor for online women’s news site Bustle. In 2017, she began working for Axios.
She began working for Axios in 2017. In March 2020, according to a leaked presidential schedule, Donald Trump spent 60% of his day on “executive time.” Alexi McCammond also discussed Michael Bloomberg’s decision to resign from the Democratic primary.
In November 2019, Alexi McCammond was reportedly threatened by former NBA player and TNT analyst Charles Barkley at an Atlanta club ahead of the 2020 Democratic primary debate in Atlanta, Georgia.
“I don’t hit women, but if I did, I would hit you,” Charles Barkley reportedly remarked when Alexi McCammond said one of his comments seemed contradictory. Charles Barkley has since formally apologized.
Thanks to her acquaintance with TJ Ducklo, a supporter of Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign, Alexi McCammond gained more media attention while covering the election.
In March 2021, Alexi McCammond was appointed editor-in-chief of Conde Nast’s Teen Vogue. Alexi McCammond’s racist, homophobic, and stereotypical tweets surfaced after her appointment.
She apologized to the Teen Vogue crew for her actions. Several media producers of Asian descent have called for Alexi McCammond to be fired for two reasons: widespread anti-Asian discrimination in the American fashion industry and a rise in anti-Asian violence during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth described her tweets and comments as “racist, ugly, and inexcusable.” Alexi McCammond was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2020 and was the winner of the National Association of Black Journalists’ 2019 Emerging Journalist Award.
Net worth
Alexi McCammond is currently estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million. This estimate is based on Alexi’s current assets, which include cash, investments, and real estate.
This estimate does not include any debts or obligations that Alexi McCammond may have.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @Aleximccammond
- Twitter Username: @Alexi
