Cristina Alesci
Cristina Alesci | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | CNN |
Cristina Alesci is a CNN and CNNMoney correspondent based out of the network’s New York bureau.[1] She covers breaking news for the network as well as financial fraud and controversies facing major companies. Her investigative series focuses on public policy issues of the 2016 election cycle, food production, and documenting the early struggles of successful leaders.[2]
Education[]
In 2008, Alesci graduated with a M.A. in Journalism with honors from City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism.[3] While at the school, she broke a story that gained national recognition. Her reporting uncovered an FBI file on journalist David Halberstam in the mid-1960s. The story was followed by the Associated Press, Politico and the Huffington Post.[4] Before getting her masters, she graduated magna cum laude from Pace University in New York City, earning a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Additionally, she received a post-baccalaureate certificate in business from Columbia University.
Career[]
After freelancing for several local New York City publications and an internship at the New York Daily News, Alesci started as a reporter for Bloomberg News where she covered mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital. She broke news on the biggest deals of the decade, including Facebook’s initial public offering and Dell’s takeover battle. She later transitioned to Bloomberg Television.[5]
CNN[]
In 2014, Alesci joined CNN where she frequently appears on the network’s Newsroom programs, CNN International, and HLN. She also writes for its websites.[6] In her role as a business reporter, Alesci has interviewed leading CEOs, including Starbucks' CEO Howard Schultz, JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon and J.Crew's Mickey Drexler.
Personal life[]
In 2016, Alesci was diagnosed with adult onset Type 1 diabetes.[7]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "CNN Profiles - Cristina Alesci - Correspondent". CNN. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ^ "Museum of the Moving Image - Visit - Calendar - The American Dream: New York". www.movingimage.us. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ "CUNY Graduate School of Journalism » Cristina Alesci Moves to CNNMoney". www.journalism.cuny.edu. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ^ "FBI watched Halberstam for more than two decades". Poynter. 2008-11-06. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ Lopez, Linette. "A Day In The Life Of Bloomberg TV Star Reporter Cristina Alesci". Business Insider. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ "Cristina Alesci Jumps From Bloomberg to CNN". www.adweek.com. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ Alesci, Cristina (March 17, 2016). "Can I Still Be Italian If I Don't Eat Pasta?". Huffington Post.
External links[]
- CNN Profile
- Cristina Alesci on Twitter
- Living people
- CNN people
- CUNY Graduate School of Journalism alumni
- American women television journalists
- 21st-century American women