Alejandra Rodriguez

About the author

Alejandra Rodriguez-Villamizar is a communications specialist, editor, and researcher based in Medellín, Colombia, with experience working at the intersection of investigative journalism, strategic communications, and multimedia storytelling. She is currently Editorial Consultant at KeyCrew, where she leads and refines editorial processes, and manages and mentors the editorial team. Before this role, Alejandra coordinated multimedia content production and designed impact metrics. She conducted in-depth research on organized crime across Latin American countries, contributing to investigative reports that inform public debate and policy discussions. Her career also includes work in digital strategy and audience engagement at University College London, where she supported the Anthropology Department’s outreach and career initiatives. Alejandra holds a BA in Communications and Journalism from Universidad EAFIT and an MSc in Politics, Violence and Crime from UCL, graduating with distinction. Her work is grounded in a people-centered approach that combines rigorous research, clear storytelling, and strategic thinking to generate social impact.

Rocky Mount, North Carolina Is Pitching Itself as Raleigh’s Affordable Commuter Alternative. The Numbers Show Why.

A three-bedroom ranch in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, recently sold for $214,000 with a monthly payment of around $1,200. A comparable home in Raleigh,...

Delaware’s Cottage-Scale Affordable Housing Tests Whether Nonprofits Can Build What Developers Won’t

Large builders in Delaware call their homes “affordable” when prices start at $300,000 to $350,000. For workers earning 40 to 80 percent of the...

In Chicago’s Far Northwest Suburbs, Move-In Ready Homes Sell Fast While the Rest Sit

Less than two months of housing supply across the far northwest suburbs of Chicago would normally suggest a seller’s market across the board. But...

Pittsburgh’s Tax Gap Is Pushing Buyers to the Suburbs

In a wobbly economy, small cost differences start to matter. In Pittsburgh, the gap between city and suburban tax rates has become large enough...

Pekin, Illinois Has 67 Homes for Sale in a Town of 32,000. The Shortage Is Reshaping How Deals Get Done

A town of 32,000 people should not have trouble keeping homes on the market. But in Pekin, Illinois, a community about 20 minutes from...

In Dallas-Fort Worth, Down Payment Assistance Programs Are Turning Renters Into Homeowners at Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has roughly four months of housing inventory, enough to tip conditions firmly in buyers’ favor after the seller-dominated stretch of...