Alexia (Lex) lalande

Scientific illustrator and visual communicator with a strong background in education, biomedical visualization, and non-profit marketing. Experienced in creating engaging visual narratives across print, digital, and video platforms. Adept at collaborating with team members and subject‑matter experts, managing creative projects end‑to‑end, and aligning visual strategy with audience and organizational goals.

Brookline Interactive Group — Brookline, MA
June 2022 – Present

• Design and implement digital media and visual storytelling curricula for K–12 students and adult learners in partnership with community organizations.
• Develop marketing and outreach materials—including graphics, videos, and written content—to promote educational programs, events, and membership initiatives.
• Collaborate with directors and stakeholders to produce visual and written content for annual reports, brochures, websites, program guides, and fundraising communications.
• Track and meet marketing KPIs related to membership growth, donor engagement, and program participation.
• Mentor apprentices and interns, providing training in design workflows, project management, and professional best practices.
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, facilities, equipment, and administrative support.

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy — Hartford, CT
August 2012 – June 2022

• Design and implement digital media and visual storytelling curricula for K–12 students and adult learners in partnership with community organizations.
• Develop marketing and outreach materials—including graphics, videos, and written content—to promote educational programs, events, and membership initiatives.
• Collaborate with directors and stakeholders to produce visual and written content for annual reports, brochures, websites, program guides, and fundraising communications.
• Track and meet marketing KPIs related to membership growth, donor engagement, and program participation.
• Mentor apprentices and interns, providing training in design workflows, project management, and professional best practices.
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, facilities, equipment, and administrative support.

Biology Central Services, University of Connecticut — Storrs, CT
May 2008 – August 2010

• Collaborated with biologists and staff to create scientific diagrams, instructional slides, large‑format posters, and presentation materials.
• Produced promotional and educational graphics for university science programs using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Translated complex biological concepts into accurate, accessible visual formats for diverse audiences.

Certificate in Biomedical Visualization & Communication, 2021
University of British Columbia (Remote)

• Completed advanced training in scientific and medical visualization.
• Created and published an interactive anatomy‑based educational game.

Master of Art in Teaching (MAT), 2012
Massachusetts College of Art & Design — Boston, MA
GPA: 3.73

Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), Illustration, 2010
University of Connecticut, School of Fine Arts — Storrs, CT
GPA: 3.66 • Graduated with Honors

Visual Communication & Storytelling
Scientific illustration • Biomedical visualization • Data‑informed design • Visual storytelling • Educational media

Design & Media Tools
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) • Davinci Resolve • Affinity • Canva • CapCut • Affinity • Figma (and similar apps)

Visual Arts
Illustration • Graphic design • Printmaking • Animation (digital & stop‑motion) • Observational and conceptual drawing

Languages
Fluent in French • Proficient in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian