Alessandra Rosa

Ph.D. | M.A. | M.S. |

(She/her)

Academic coach & editor

Hello! I’m Alessandra, a bilingual freelance academic coach and editor. I like to joke that I was doing this long before I knew it would become one of my professions. With over two decades of experience in academia, I have supported scholars, students, and colleagues across fields ranging from the social sciences, education to nursing and public health, helping them clarify their ideas and strengthen their writing. As a published scholar and peer reviewer, I’m familiar with the publishing process across a wide range of outlets and media such as academic journals, book chapters, technical reports, magazines, and newspapers.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or disconnected from your work (e.g., papers, articles, book chapters, thesis, dissertation, book manuscript, etc.), I would love to help! As a sociocultural anthropologist (and mother of two!), I take a holistic, collaborative approach to writing—one that honors your voice, your writing goals, and the broader context in which you work. From the initial stages of brainstorming and outlining to revising and proofreading your final draft, I can support you at any stage of your project and help you build a workflow that feels manageable and sustainable.

As a former athlete, I also understand the power of practice, patience, perseverance, and positive mindset. Writing, like training, requires both discipline and encouragement. I know when to help you push through a tough stretch and when to cheer you on as you reach important milestones.