More about Alex West Steinman
Alex is a Swiss Army Knife who knows how to raise humans and build Public Relations strategies for businesses, politicians, startups, and non-profits. The co-founder and CEO of The Coven, a community and work space for women and non-binary folks, Alex is dedicated to the economic empowerment and advancement of women in the Twin Cities.
Prior to co-founding The Coven, Alex held the positions of Communications Director for advertising agency Fallon, Minneapolis City Council candidate Jillia Pessenda, and Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges. Leading PR and communications strategy and execution, she gets joy from telling stories from underestimated communities. She’s been recognized for her inclusive economy work both locally and nationally, receiving the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication Above the Fold Award, AdFed’s 32 Under 32 Award, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award, and City Pages Best Entrepreneur Award. She’s also a 2019 Bush Fellow and one of Inc Magazine’s 100 Female Founders.
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