Alexandria Hoffman is a third-year fellow with the New World Symphony. She was previously acting Associate Principal Flute with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra as well as a Flute Fellow with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. She has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and has appeared as a soloist with Yo-Yo Ma. Alex's passion for mental health led her to co-found Sound Mind in the fall of 2019. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking, and playing with her dog, Barry.