Alexa Strabuk 譚文曠 is a Seattle-based independent journalist and illustrator focused on building connected and informed communities. As editor-in-chief of the International Examiner, she guided the organization through its 50th anniversary while contributing in-depth local news coverage and editorial design. She was also recognized by Real Change for editorial excellence.

Her reporting has appeared in Ms., YES! Magazine, The Stranger, and on KUOW. Her illustrations have been featured in The Marshall Project, InvestigateWest, South Seattle Emerald, and The Seattle Times.

Outside of work, she loves paninis and slippers with arch support.

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