I’m an early-career culture journalist with a background in TV commentary, writing witty, off-beat recaps of The Real Housewives franchise for the Daily Beast, alongside interviews of Bravolebrities, listicles, and in-depth analysis.

My features have ranged from chats with the Housewives to a behind-the-scenes exclusive on the unaired Morocco season of Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip.

For more of my writing on the Housewives, go to alectv.substack.com (soon)!

Based in Chicago, I have written local features for the Chicago Reader, Block Club Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the Windy City Times, whether documenting the delivery robot takeover of the city’s North Side or covering queer nightlife.

Nationally, I’ve covered the entertainment industry at an inflection point, whether talking to the TikTok short-form comedy creators replacing traditional sitcoms or LGBTQ TV audiences worried studio mergers will shaft queer storytelling.

Most importantly, I will always tell you where to get a good sandwich.