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Alumni Spotlight:
Alexa Lee
aka Allie Riczo ’06
I am a proud Padua graduate of the Class of 2006. I had a blast playing soccer, basketball and track surrounded by other competitive Bruins and a supportive coaching staff. I went on to study Early Childhood Education at Cleveland State University where I received a full scholarship to play Division I soccer. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to play on the biggest stage as a collegiate athlete as I strongly feel that this helped mold me into the woman I am today both professionally and personally. In between seasons I was given the opportunity to play on a semi- professional team that challenged me physically and mentally to prepare for the next collegiate season.
After college, I moved to NYC to pursue modeling and acting. After hitting the pavement and enduring the quite typical
NYC struggle that newcomers face, I signed with one of the
top modeling agencies in the world, Wilhelmina Models. My awesome agents at Wilhelmina helped pave the way for me
to work in NYC Fashion Week, TV commercials, Off-Broadway theatrical productions, fit modeling, catalog, campaigns and more. I am blessed to say that I have worked for some of the best clothing companies in the world.
I am currently back in the land that I love working for Channel 3 as an on-air talent on Live on Lakeside, creating packages for the morning news, and producing my own show called Home Grown with Alexa Lee. I am beyond thankful for all the love and support that Northeast Ohio has given me!
Alumni Class Agent Program
Become an Alumni Class Agent
If you are interested in helping your classmates stay connected to Padua and to each
other, become a Class Agent by contacting alumni@paduafranciscan.com. See the
current list of Class Agents on our website at paduafranciscan.com/alumni.
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