The illustrious Alexa began her career as production assistant for George Wein’s Festival Productions. As associate producer with Festival, she oversaw the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals; Mellon Jazz Festivals in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia; the Benson & Hedges Blues Festivals in multiple major markets; and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s inaugural seasons. She was also executive producer with Central SummerStage and director of arts programming with the CityParks Foundation.