Alaena currently is a reporter at The Georgetown Voice, where she writes stories for the news, features, and opinion sections. She also works in the podcasting section, where she is producing her own podcast on Italian culture.

From a young age, she has loved to tell stories. Growing up in Stowe, Vermont, a small rural ski town nuzzled in the Green Mountains, she grew up playing, observing, and cherishing the outdoors. Her slow paced, adventure centered childhood led her to be an observant and creative adult.

Coupled with her love for story telling is her ability to connect with those around her. She is often described as having an amazing ability to strike up a random conversation with anyone.

Through road-trips across the U.S, study abroad experiences in France and Italy, and just walking around Georgetown’s campus, she is constantly collecting stories. Alaena has spent a lot of time traveling, and speaks Italian and French. She believes that in order to write about the world, you have to explore the world. She also believes that journalism is an act of public service, and what powers humanity forward is connection.