Alexa earned an A.S. in Liberal Arts from FM in 1986. She earned a B.S. in Chemistry from SUNY Oneonta, and both a Masters and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Alexa has been a Chemistry Professor at Saint Louis University (SLU) for 18 years. She has an established research program in biophysical chemistry, and many of her students have been co-authors on peer-reviewed publications. Her leadership roles are many, serving as the Director of Pre-Professional Health Studies, Director of Advising for the Medical Campus, and as Associate Dean in the Graduate School.

She is a consistent role model and mentor to young women as she takes minority high school girls under her wing to work in her research lab. She has also developed a chemistry program for Girl Scouts in the St. Louis area which involves forensic science activities for their “Interest Project.”

GET TO KNOW ALEXA – VARIOUS FUN FACTS
Favorite Color: Green, like the outdoors
Favorite Song: “Someone Like You” – Adele
Favorite Band: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Favorite TV Show: “The Big Bang Theory”
Favorite Food: Anything with shrimp
Favorite Sports Team: New York Giants Football
Favorite Technology: Rotary Phone. “I hate technology.”
First Car: Mercury Lynx (“thanks Dad”)
First Job: Babysitting
Favorite Hobby: Teaching Yoga Classes at the YMCA
Bucket List Item: Surfing in Hawaii
Person Most Admired: My colleague and former boss Marla Berg-Weger. Her work ethic, love for students, and care for the geriatric population she serves with her senior driving program is amazing. Plus, she loves yoga.
Most Interesting Person Ever Met: Shiva Rea, Yogini and Surfer Extraordinaire
Pets: My kitty friends Stanley and Max
Favorite Quote: “Live, Love, Teach”
Favorite FM Memory: “Riding my bicycle home in the thunderstorm after a day assisting for Jake Theurer. I worked in a summer program for women, helping them to develop skills to re-enter the job force. They were inspiring.”