Alexandra Rockey Fleming Title: Writer-Reporter Education: San Diego State University Alexandra Rockey Fleming has been a journalist for over three decades, specializing in breaking news and human interest.She's been a writer-reporter at PEOPLE for 20 years.Her work also appears in the Washington Post and she serves as the U.S. producer for several Scandinavian television news outlets. Her first book -- Full of Heart, with J.R. Martinez -- was a New York Times bestseller. Experience Alexandra Rockey Fleming is interested in journalism with a purpose. She focuses on mental health, social justice and crime. She has written for PEOPLE for 20 years.With 1,000+ bylined pieces, her award-winning work not only has appeared in PEOPLE but the Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, the Today Show digital, and O magazine as well. The many major news events she has covered for PEOPLE include the Abu Ghraib prison abuse; the 2010 Haiti earthquake; the Charleston church, Virginia Tech, Pulse Nightclub, and Uvalde tragedies; and the inaugurations of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.As the American field producer for several Scandinavian public TV broadcasters, she contributes to stories and documentaries that bring trending news to Europe with features on politics, business and culture.Her first book -- Full of Heart, with J.R. Martinez (best known for Dancing With the Stars) -- was a New York Times bestseller. Education Alexandra has a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Diego State University. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.