Alexa Vergelli
About Alexa Vergelli
Alexa Vergelli serves as a Graduate Assistant for Student Center Scheduling at The George Washington University, where she focuses on enhancing student engagement. She holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and has extensive experience in event planning across various institutions.
Work at The George Washington University
Alexa Vergelli serves as a Graduate Assistant in Student Center Scheduling at The George Washington University. In this role, she is responsible for scheduling event spaces on campus, utilizing Ungerboeck event management software. She has been in this position since 2021, contributing to the university's event planning and student engagement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Alexa Vergelli earned her Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Student Affairs Administration from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with knowledge and skills relevant to student affairs and event management.
Background in Event Management
Vergelli has a diverse background in event management, having held various internships and positions in the field. She worked as an Events Intern at Virginia Tech's Continuing and Professional Education, and as a Special Events Intern at the Smithsonian Institution. Additionally, she served as an Event Planner for Compass Group at Microsoft and completed an internship at the Washington State Convention Center. These experiences have provided her with a solid foundation in event planning and coordination.
Professional Development and Projects
Throughout her career, Alexa Vergelli has engaged in professional development activities, including shadowing leaders in various Student Life functional areas. This experience has allowed her to gain insights into student support services. She has also completed special projects that involved social media content creation and programming for first-generation students, aimed at enhancing student engagement within the university community.