Name: Alexandra Couturier
Family: Daughter of Cindy and Justin Couturier
Hometown: St Simons Island, Georgia
Current Town: Atlanta, Georgia
What Years at UGA: 2021-2025
School/Degree: Terry College of Business, Finance Major
Profession: I’m currently working in finance at HD Supply, but I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for creating things of my own. Outside of my career in finance, I’m a huge needlepoint enthusiast, and that hobby has grown into my own needlepoint business, Sissie Stitches. I love the creativity and nostalgia behind needlepoint, but I also love the business side of turning an idea into a product, building a brand, and creating something that people genuinely connect with. For me, needlepoint has been the perfect way to combine my creative side with the analytical and business skills I’ve developed through my career. Long-term, I’m excited to continue growing professionally in finance while building something entrepreneurial that is uniquely mine. Check out some of my designs online at sissiestitches.com. (1)
Book: I love anything by Liane Moriarty!
Magazine: Hello! Magazine (2) – I love following all things royal family
Podcast: As You Are Podcast – I was involved in an AYA bible study during my time at UGA, and love to keep up post grad with their podcast!
Instagram: @thebuyguide, @sjbaileycurated, @sadieloving
Brand: I’m a J.Crew (3) girl through and through!
Fashion designer: Ralph Lauren (4)
Interior designer: I interned one summer with Anne Williams of Dallas, Texas and love her style!
Chef: I love to find fun new recipes on instagram reels! Not sure if that counts as a chef though!
Historical figure: Princess Diana! (5) I love her style and class.
Quote:
“Whatever you are, be a good one.”
Describe Athens in five words or less: Home Sweet Home
Restaurants and bars: Last Resort Grill, Marker 7, Chuck’s
Shops: Heery’s, Onward Reserve
Athens/campus landmark: I love the Chapel Bell and the tradition to ring it when something good happens!
Memory while in school: Living in the sorority house at KKG with 75 of my sorority sisters!
Professor/class: My favorite class at UGA was Intro to Entrepreneurship with Cali Brutz.
Gameday ritual/plan: During college, I loved going to get a fun brunch with my friends before a game. It was always a fun way to be together before the game day craziness started!
Tailgate Recipe: Any recipe of buffalo chicken dip has my name on it!
