Alexia Wilkinson Naidoo is a strategic communications leader, policy expert, and commentator on Canada-U.S. politics and global affairs. She began her career as a television reporter and producer for major Canadian networks, covering local, provincial, and national politics and breaking news.

Over the past two decades, Alexia has combined journalism with senior roles in public policy, government relations, and strategic engagement, advising leaders across government, international organizations, and the private sector. Alexia has held senior roles at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Global Affairs Canada / Expo 2020 Dubai, and the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, and has led her own consulting practice advising high-profile Canadian and international organizations.

Alexia’s current work explores political science and issues in journalism, science and technology, and support for democratic and healthy societies. She looks to the nexus of international relations, innovation, and sustainability to find solutions for Canada’s future generations. Alexia, her husband, and two children live in Canada’s beautiful capital city, Ottawa.