Alexa Lovelace

I am a Biology student at Duquesne University, graduating in May 2025, with a minor in Environmental Science and a Certificate in Business Management. I have 2 years of laboratory research experience in the Duquesne Biology Department, and have completed an Honors thesis, I hold multiple leadership positions in my organizations, work well under pressure, am a quick learner, and thoroughly enjoy collaborating with colleagues.

Biology Honors Program 

Completed an Honors thesis, approved by the Undergraduate Curriculum Office, The Characterization of Manganese Reducing Bacteria from Boyce Park Passive AMD Remediation System.

Sigma Kappa, Kappa Mu 

Vice President of Recruitment 01/24-03/25

Public Relations Officer 01/23-01/24

As Vice President of Recruitment, I was in charge of all recruitment-related practices for the chapter, including but not limited to: Student Expos, dress codes, recruitment strategy presentations, room design, and delegation. I have great understanding of the strengths and weaknesses posed from individual personalities and work to create a positive environment for all and strict budgeting experience. As Public Relations, I ran all social media outlets and formulated advertisements for our chapter. Our chapter hosted a variety of philanthropic events in which I also aided in running. 

Duquesne Dance Marathon, "Duqathon"

External Director 05/23-05/25

Event Operations Chair 5/22-5/23

We are a Children's Miracle Network sanctioned Dance Marathon, raising money for the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. As External Director, I was in charge of recruiting and starting teams for all organizations and athletic programs on campus for the main event. I provided presentations detailing steps for the event and answered all questions pertaining to participation.  As Event Operations Chair, I was in charge of helping design the timeline, sponsors, and arrangement of the space for our main event.

Ecology Club

I attended biweekly meetings and participated in events including birding trips, salamander surveys, and working in the Campus Garden.

Financial Management Association

I was selected as part of the Duquesne University team sent to NYC, in February 2025, for the National FMA Conference. The case study was on investment into Tyson Foods. My team won the poster portion of the competition, and fourth overall.