Alex Quiñones has been a professional journalist since 2005. He has worked in TV, print, online, and abroad in the United Kingdom. He has worked in two TV news stations and was the editor of a newspaper. In the United Kingdom, he helped companies launch online news websites. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in English and a minor in Writing Seminars, having made the Dean's List twice. He has a Master of Journalism from the University of Maryland. He is a strong advocate of data journalism and open government. He believes in always continuing to learn and is interested in the impact of technology on journalism.