Alexandra Newman

Secretary

About Alexandra Newman

Alexandra Newman joined Lakeview Orchestra as a violinist in 2016. She joined the Board of Directors in 2017, and has served in capacities including Board Secretary, Co-Chair of the Musicians Engagement Committee (organizing chamber music concerts and masterclasses), Program Chair for Violins of Hope, and member of the Executive, Governance, Finance, Artistic, Artistic Director Search, Development, and Social Media committees at various times over the past 10 years. In recognition of her volunteer service and commitment to Lakeview Orchestra, the Illinois Council of Orchestras awarded Alexandra the "Volunteer of the Year" award in 2024. Alexandra is proud of Lakeview Orchestra's growing prominence in the Chicago musical community, including its nurturing of dedicated volunteer musicians, performances of rare and diverse symphonic repertoire, support for professional soloists, sponsorship of a student concerto competition, offering of free student tickets, creation of opportunities for Chicago-area composers, and collaborations with other local non-profits and arts organizations. Alexandra works full time as a Senior Counsel and Director in the Risk, Regulatory, and Legal Affairs department of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, a professional services firm headquartered in Chicago. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University (with Distinction in the Major of Philosophy), and a Juris Doctor degree from Northwestern University School of Law. Alexandra also serves on the Yale Alumni Association Board of Governors and the Yale Club of Chicago board.