Alexandra Leiseca is an identity and culture focused writer and digital marketing specialist.
She is committed to listening to and telling the stories of marginalized voices, using narrative to build community.
As a writer of Cuban American heritage, Alexandra is passionate about exploring identity, ethnicity, and belonging. She has been published in The Boston Globe, The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, COUNTERCLOCK Literary Journal, and served as the Nonfiction Editor for Redivider literary journal.
Alexandra is a proud Chicago native and was influenced by her diverse upbringing to use writing to bring about change from a young age. She is currently working on a novel based on her family's experience fleeing Cuba, coming to the United States, and their lifelong search for home.
Awards & Publications
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Awarded for “A Native Tourist”
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Editorial & Writing Experience
Degrees & Certifications
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Write, edit, and publish copy for blog posts, e-newsletter, and social media
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Completed freelance copyediting and proofreading assignments. Gained knowledge and experience in production editorial process from highly selective mentorship and six-month training program.
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Freelance staff writer for AISES Winds of Change Magazine, writing interview-based profiles on notable members of the AISES community.
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Wrote and edited blog posts, email communications, newsletters, and social media posts. Familiarity with Mailchimp, Canva, Hootsuite, and WordPress.
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Read nonfiction submissions and decided which should be published. Worked with writers to make edits.
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Created SEO copy for brands to promote their products and drive sales.
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Edited website and wrote blog posts about racial justice and diversity for a Chicano activist.
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Wrote culture-focused Op-Eds for my college’s student newspaper. Experience pitching and working with an editor.
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Dissertation: Studying what makes certain locations more appealing for travelers on Instagram
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Activities & Accomplishments: Redivider Literary Journal
GPA: 3.95
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Activities & Accomplishments: Northwestern Summer Writers' Conference 2021
GPA: 4.0
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Activities & Accomplishments: Lambda Pi Eta, Dean’s List, School newspaper staff writer