ENROLL TODAY
Virtual vIa Zoom
Starts:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 AT 6:30pm EDT
Ends:
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 AT 8:30pm EDT
Tending Grief
Creative Non-Fiction & Memoir Writing Workshop
WORKSHOPS
LEARN WITH ME
Why Learn from Alex?
I have the Passion - and the background
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
MFA Creative Writing and Publishing Arts, 2022
Loyola University, Baltimore, Maryland
MS Counseling Psychology, 1995
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, New Jersey
BA Psychology, 1992
Core Competencies
Trauma-Informed Creative Facilitation
Workshop & Curriculum Development
Public Speaking & Event Hosting
Creative Writing & Memoir Instruction
Teaching Artist for Clinical & Community Settings
Program Development for Diverse Populations
Grief & Resilience Coaching
Summary of Qualifications
Dynamic educator, storyteller, and workshop facilitator with over 20 years of experience creating trauma-informed, creativity-driven programs in educational, clinical, and community settings. Specializing in applied improv, personal narrative, and expressive arts to foster confidence, resilience, and communication skills. Accomplished public speaker, producer, and performance coach with expertise in grief, loss, humor, and storytelling for well-being.
Education Background
worked with and trusted by
Lecturer, Fall 2016 - Present
Johns Hopkins University, Odyssey Program
Presenting workshop entitled: “Creative Power: Techniques for Finding the Authentic Artist Within.”
This interactive workshop, inspired by Julia Cameron’s “The Artist's Way.” Discovering creativity through writing, self-exploration and a guided encounter with the student’s imagination. This course is a combination of lecture and creative clusters (interactive experience with the group).
Producer/Storyteller/Host. 2015 - Present
Mortified Baltimore/DC
Storytelling stage show that features adults sharing their childhood archives such as
diaries/poetry/art/media in front of total strangers. Duties include scheduling and conducting screening sessions for potential participants, casting, curating and editing stories, coordinating rehearsals, producing, marketing and hosting live shows.
Lecturer, November 2015
Towson University, Towson, Maryland
Presented workshop entitled “Finding the Authentic Artist” based on the teachings of Julia Cameron incorporating relaxation exercises, writing and improv to explore one’s creative potential.
Theatre Teaching Artist, January 2014 - Present
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Baltimore, Maryland
Teaching artist working with Veterans of the United States armed forces. Exploring acting techniques and scene study and performance of the works of William Shakespeare.
Theatre Teacher, Summer Program, June 2012 - Present
The New Century School, Baltimore, Maryland
Full and half-day summer camp focusing on voice, movement, improv, and storytelling. Kindergarten through eighth grade.
Psychotherapist, May 1995-June 1997, May 2005-October 2014
Aaron Noonberg, Ph.D. Private Clinical Practice, Towson, Maryland
Conduct therapy sessions for adults and children in a private clinical psychology practice. Focus on chronic pain and PTSD treatment through biofeedback and relaxation techniques.
Theatre Teaching Artist, September 2007 - 2018
Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland
Conduct Classes that introduce relaxation techniques, voice and movement exercises,
improvisation creative writing and script analysis in the geriatric inpatient unit, child/adolescent day program and day program for adults with schizophrenia.
Improv Workshop Facilitator | 2024–2025
Richcroft, Inc.
Developed improv workshops for neurodiverse adults, fostering communication, spontaneity, and self-esteem.
Workshop Facilitator & Speaker | 2023–2025
Special Olympics of Maryland
Designed and facilitated storytelling workshops for Athlete Leaders, enhancing public speaking and personal narrative skills. Featured speaker for 2024 Women’s Summit, delivering sessions on confidence-building through storytelling.
Laura T.
I loved taking the Memoir writing workshop with Alex.
I loved taking the Memoir writing workshop with Alex. I was just getting back into writing, and her encouraging approach gave me confidence. The flash writing exercises helped spark ideas, the reading selections were inspiring, and I especially loved hearing and discussing stories from the other participants. I left with a better understanding of how to structure my writing and with the motivation to keep going.
Jen S.
I love your classes.
I love your classes. I would not be producing finished work or revising without your class.
Bill E.
I’ve already signed up for another course in the summer.
Alex’s “All About You” workshop was my first foray into creative writing. I loved it. The “zoom” based model works perfectly. Alex is a great teacher and writing mentor. I’ve already signed up for another course in the summer.
Cliff Trent
Then along came Alex, a true professional...
A couple of years ago I began composing a memoir, of my early life, for my two sons but found I became very disillusioned with the results! Then along came Alex, a true professional, who worked with me for several months and assisted me in preparing an excellent product that family and friends rave about. She is fantastic!
Kelly C.
...you have a gift, a talent, and a passion that shines through.
Thank you, Alex, for your work cultivating creatives and encouraging us to grow—you have a gift, a talent, and a passion that shines through. Anyone to come into any circle you form is the luckiest.
Vanessa Eskridge
Alex’s Women’s Theatre Workshop is an incredible experience.
She inspired us to play, write and perform and she established such a supportive environment that actors and non-actors alike all felt free to dig deep within ourselves. It was truly a magical few hours.
Daniel Rosen
She guided us with a gentle hand and great insight, coaxing us out of our shells and encouraging us to refine our material and performances to a level we didn't think was possible.
I took "Finding Your Funny" with Alexandra through the Johns Hopkins Odyssey program in March 2022. She guided us with a gentle hand and great insight, coaxing us out of our shells and encouraging us to refine our material and performances to a level we didn't think was possible. That was my experience and I believe my classmates feel the same. My experience in her class was very rewarding.
Jonathan Parnes
Finding the Funny is a great opportunity for those interested in dipping their toe into the world of stand-up comedy or just interested in exploring their creative and funny side.
Alex was great at facilitating the workshop and helping me tighten and improve my material. As someone interested in taking a more serious plunge into the world of stand-up, Alex has been an encouraging resource along the way.
April L. Tripp
Alex brings an incredible amount of knowledge and skill to her classes on comedy, and she gives 110% to all her students.
Not only did I learn about what makes something funny, Alex's support and encouragement gave me the confidence I needed to stand up and do it! (pun intended) The experience I had in her course is a memory I will cherish forever.
