Originally from Royal Center, Indiana, Alexa earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing from DePauw University. She is currently completing a Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Data Analytics at the University of Indianapolis. Most recently, she worked at the University of Indianapolis on two Department of Education–funded initiatives focused on supporting Indiana educators in attaining dual credit credentials. 

Together with her partner, Nicholas, the pair enjoys puzzles, video games, cooking, exploring the trails at Eagle Creek Park, and discovering new restaurants throughout Indianapolis. They reside on the South Campus with their two cats, Rolly and Sylvie. On weekends, they can often be found visiting local estate sales, shopping at the Broad Ripple Farmers Market, attending Indy Fuel games, or spending time with family in Lebanon cheering on their nephews’ various sporting events.