Alexandra Socarides

Alexandra Socarides currently serves as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Emerson College since July 2024. Prior experience includes a progressive academic career at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where Alexandra fulfilled multiple roles, including Associate Provost for Academic Programs, Associate Provost for Faculty Success, and Chair of the Department of English, among others. Academic qualifications include a PhD in American Literature from Rutgers University, an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and a BA in English Language and Literature from Bates College.