Forefront Communications

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Alexandra
Benavides

A graduate of Fordham University, Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and brings previous experience in the editorial and marketing sectors to her role at Forefront. As a Senior Account Executive, Alex assists in curating the Forefront Fintech Digest, the firm’s daily newsletter, supports clients’ communications and social media efforts and writes thought leadership pieces, case studies, website copy and more as a member of the Content Team. Prior to Forefront, she served as a staff writer for Mud Magazine, a NYC-based pop culture and entertainment publication.


In her free time, she enjoys reading contemporary fiction, journaling and brunching around the city.

Alexandra Benavides

my writing / my work

GET TO KNOW ME

First job?

Shelving books and CDs at my hometown library. I’d walk home with a new stack after every shift.

Song that always pops up on my playlist?

Light On by Maggie Rogers.

Guilty pleasure?

Mint Oreo Blizzards from Dairy Queen.

THIS OR THAT

Dogs or Cats?

Dogs! Aspiring corgi owner here.

Early Bird or Night Owl?

I identify as a natural night owl who is desperately trying – and failing – to become an early bird.

Summer or Winter?

Summer hands-down (though as a July baby I am slightly biased).