Alexa Di Novo is a journalism student at the University of Missouri, majoring in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communications. Originally from Chicago, she is a creative and hardworking storyteller with a passion for media and connection. Alexa hosts two podcasts: Zou After Hours, a lighthearted show she co-hosts with her best friend Tania, where they share laughs and candid conversations, and Mizzou Mindset with Alexa, a podcast focused on mental health and the challenges of balancing college life. Through her work, Alexa strives to use media as a tool to inspire, inform, and spark meaningful conversations.