Alexandra Bessette

Alexandra Bessette is an experienced editorial and marketing professional, currently serving as an Editorial Assistant and Publishing Assistant at HarperCollins Publishers since October 2023. Previously, Alexandra has held the role of Assistant Fiction Editor at Narrative Magazine and managed social media for The Oxford Review of Books. Significant contributions at J.Magazine included positions on the Marketing Chair, Editorial Committee, and Formatting Committee while promoting the print literary and art magazine at Johns Hopkins University. Alexandra's advocacy work for the Sexual Assault Response Unit involved organizing community events and educating peers on consent and safety. As the Plant Operations Committee Head for the Johns Hopkins Spring Fair, Alexandra significantly enhanced event engagement. Leadership as Chief External Affairs Officer for Kappa Alpha Theta included marketing oversight and innovative fundraising initiatives. Academic credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars and English from The Johns Hopkins University.