Alexandra Weis

Alexandra is a postdoctoral counselor caring for students seeking support through Student Health and Counseling. Alexandra earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology, holds a master’s degree in gender, sexuality, & women’s studies research, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in counseling psychology. Within her research, Alexandra focuses generally on the effects of marginalization on mental health and wellbeing, which guides her in her practice as a counselor, focusing on humanistic feminist therapy. Alexandra has been working as a counselor since 2018 and joined the Penn team in 2023.

Outside of work, she likes to keep busy with a few different hobbies—wooden spoon whittling being her favorite. On an evening out, Alexandra’s favorite place to have dinner is Cry Baby Pasta.