Alexandra Todd
Alexandra Todd is a proud Yinzer who grew up on Mount Washington and in Cranberry Township and attended Seneca Valley High School. She is beyond thrilled to be back in her hometown!
Joining KDKA is a full circle moment for Alexandra's family, as her grandfather performed live on KDKA Radio in the 1930s with his band the Shag Level Cider Hounds.
Alexandra has a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University where she graduated as an Honors Scholar and earned her Masters degree at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Chicago.
She spent two years working as a weekday morning anchor at Dakota News Now KSFY/KDLT in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. During her time waking up South Dakotans with a warm smile for a two-hour live show, she pitched and brought to life Wild Wednesdays, a bi-weekly segment educating viewers on animals through live in-studio interviews with Education Specialists and animals from the Great Plains Zoo. She also kicked off Throwback Thursdays, following historians throughout the city and surrounding areas to inspire viewers to learn more about where they live.
In 2023, she received an Eric Sevareid Award from the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association for her feature story on a Sioux Falls hairstylist creating a safe place for adopted children in the community. Alexandra specialized in feature reporting highlighting people who are making an impact in their communities through Someone You Should Know stories.
While at Northwestern, she worked as an anchor and video reporter on "Chicago This Week" and hosted a segment on arts and entertainment called "A & E with Alexandra T" on CAN TV.
She also created and produced a mini-documentary, "Heart and Soul," about the impact of Chicago street art during the pandemic and an explainer video about her hometown called "Pittsburghese" with 75K views (go check it out!).
Now that she is back home, Alexandra loves connecting with fellow Pittsburghers by celebrating and sharing their stories. She is passionate about shining a light on the great work people are doing in our region.
Alexandra's life revolves around her Goldendoodle Archie and Russian Blue cat Maisy. You can catch her around the Burgh enjoying time with her family and best friends since middle school, Go SV!
VITALS
- Joined KDKA: September 2023
- Hometown: Pittsburgh
- Alma Mater: New York University and Northwestern University
FAVORITES
- Music: Jazz and 90's/2000's Country
- Movie: Clue (1985)
- TV Show: The Sopranos
- Book: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
- Hobbies: Musical Theater, Traveling, Painting & Crafting
- Food: Greek or Italian
- Local Restaurant: Monte Cello's for pepperoni rolls & Prantl's Bakery for Burnt Almond Torte
- Hidden Pa. Gem: Horseshoe Curve
- Sport/Exercise: Horseback Riding or Dancing
- Historical Figure: Barbara Walters
- Favorite Pennsylvanian: My amazing parents
- Quote: "Not all who wander are lost." or "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
- Word: Facetious or Hyperbole
- Vacation Spot: Naples, Florida
- Holiday: Thanksgiving
- Planet: Venus
THIS OR THAT
- Facebook or Twitter? Instagram & TikTok
- Cats or Dogs? Both!
- Beatles or Rolling Stones? Beatles
- Comedy or Tearjerker? Love story
- Phone Call or Text Message? Text
- Mac or PC? Mac
- Coffee or Tea? Chai Tea Latte
- Paper or Plastic? Recycle!
- Morning Person or Night Person? Morning!
- East Coast or West Coast? East Coast
