Biography
Affirming pronouns: she/her
Alex joined the Cornell Engineering and Cornell University in January 2022. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to that, Alex engaged in two years of National Community Service via AmeriCorps after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Siena College.
A passion for helping others navigate complex systems forms the foundation of Alex’s enthusiasm for working with students. She sees opportunities for growth in all situations, and knows that we grow best in welcoming and accepting environments. Alex works to facilitate growth through empowering students to take charge of their educational paths and future plans. Her practice heavily emphasizes identification and use of strengths, decision-making skill development, and mental health awareness.
Alex is an enthusiast for most things that fly (birds and airplanes alike) and has a reputation for pausing conversations to momentarily point at the sky. She loves any excuse to be outside (rain, snow, or shine), but when she’s not out braving the elements, she can be found with a cup of tea (jasmine green, ideally) and a good library book. Alex grew up near Ithaca and is thrilled to be back in this region of New York once again.