Alexa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended the University of Southern California where she studied theater and earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience. She continued her medical education at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine where she discovered her love for Pediatrics. She left California to complete her Pediatrics residency and a Chief residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Alexa's interests include mechanical ventilation, medical education, and simulation.

Outside of the hospital, Alexa enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She enjoys cooking and exploring new recipes, riding her Peloton, and yoga.