WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has named Alexandra Parise as special assistant to the athletic director / office coordinator, as announced by director of athletics Nathan Pine. Parise will provide administrative service and support for Pine, while assisting with numerous tasks and special projects.

A 2015 cum laude graduate of Holy Cross with a bachelor's degree in English, Parise served as a marketing associate for the department of athletics during her senior year. She assisted with the development and implementation of game day promotions for numerous sports, in addition to assisting in community outreach events.

Parise also has experience as an editorial intern for SourceMedia in New York City. She researched major financial deals and analyzed financial reports, while writing and editing numerous articles for the Asset Securitization Report and Leveraged Finance News.

A four-year member of the Holy Cross women's track and field team, Parise placed third in the pole vault at the 2015 Patriot League outdoor championship. She was also a four-time selection to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.