I’m Alexandra Grady, but go by Sasha; I’m originally from Kaliningrad, Russia, but was adopted by a Filipino mother and a Polish/Irish father as a baby. This had a supreme impact on my life from an early age because my parents were always very open about my roots and my story, and I consider myself more influenced by their background than my own. I grew up in a small town in New Jersey, and always had a connection to New York City as we lived close enough to visit during breaks and on weekends to see shows and go shopping. When it came time to do my college applications, I only applied to city schools for that reason! I was fortunate enough to have my best friends next door to me, where I spent as much time as in my own house. I’m still as close to them as I am to my parents. My family was also very into traveling, and we’ve been all over Europe; I love Paris and Greece, and hope to study abroad in London in a few years.
