Alexandra Sarasá

Alexandra Sarasá is a Professor of Journalism at the Methodist University of São Paulo since 2011, specializing in digital journalism and long form reporting. She concurrently maintains an active journalism career since 1995, working as a reporter and editor across tourism, culture, sustainability, and economy sectors while developing strategic content for corporate communications.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Social Communication (2018), Methodist University of São Paulo
• Master in Communication (2008), Methodist University of São Paulo
• Bachelor's in Journalism (1995), Methodist University of São Paulo
• Specialist in Scientific Journalism (2000), Universidad de Navarra, Spain

Her research critically examines intersections of media representation, religious identity, and cultural narratives, with particular focus on women's experiences in boundary situations. She investigates how digital platforms transform journalistic practices while exploring immigrant integration through culinary traditions and religious iconography in Brazilian contexts. Her work bridges academic theory with practical journalism through the Rudge Ramos Online student portal where she serves as teacher-editor.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Gourmand Best in the World Award for Digital Gastronomy (Best in Brazil and 2nd Place Worldwide, 2016)

As an educator, she mentors journalism students through practical digital content production and coordinates international exchange programs with institutions in Spain, Poland, and China. She actively contributes to the MIRE (Media, Religion and Culture) research group under INTERCOM, examining contemporary religious expressions through media frameworks while developing future-focused projects on immigrant narratives and sustainable tourism communication.