Alexandra Attkisson Petri is an American journalist and columnist for Washington Post.
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Best Known For:The book Alexandra Petri's US History
Breakthrough:Became the youngest columnist at The Washington Post in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Alexandra Attkisson Petri
- Full Name: Alexandra Attkisson Petri
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book Alexandra Petri's US History
- Current Role: Columnist
- Current Employer: Washington Post
- Date of Birth: March 15, 1988
- Age: 38 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Married
Alexandra Attkisson Petri Age
Alexandra Attkisson Petri is 38 years old. She was born on March 15, 1988, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Education
She attended Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 2010
Career & Work
Alexandra Attkisson Petri's career includes writing and editorial roles with The Washington Post.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Columnist
Period: 2010–Present
Details: Became the youngest person to have a column in the Post.
Rise to Fame
Alexandra Attkisson Petri rose to prominence for her role for the book Alexandra Petri's US History.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Alexandra Petri's US History and Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why.
- Book: Alexandra Petri's US History (Author, 2023)
- Book: Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why (Author, 2020)
Awards & Achievements
- Thurber Prize for American Humor — Thurber House
Alexandra Attkisson Petri Family & Relationships
Alexandra Attkisson Petri is married to Stephen Stromberg.
- Father: Tom Petri
- Mother: Anne D. Wayne
Lesser Known Facts
- Alexandra Petri was a contestant on Jeopardy! in 2010.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alexandra Attkisson Petri
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 15, 1988
- Age: 38
- Birthday: March 15
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Tom Petri
- Mother: Anne D. Wayne
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Stephen Stromberg
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $73,000–$317,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $390,000–$5,564,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Tom Petri (Parent • Father; former U.S. Representative)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/petridishes
