Introducing Alexandra Reifschneider – Ms. Oktoberfest in 2024.
Alexandra was born in New Jersey to a German mother and an American father, cultivating a deep appreciation for both cultures from an early age. Her journey with German heritage began in high school, where she was an active member of the German Folk Club, teaching traditional dances and sharing cultural knowledge with her peers.
Alexandra’s commitment to service led her to join the US Army as a Military Police Officer while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Military Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During her six-year military career, she demonstrated leadership as a Squad fire team leader and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for outstanding performance. Her service included critical assignments such as providing security for the Boston Marathon.
After claiming her German citizenship, Alexandra moved to Florida where she discovered the German American Social Club. It was in the garden of this very club that she met her husband Florian, and just two months ago, they celebrated their wedding in the Edelweiss Hall, beautifully merging her personal life with their shared cultural heritage.
Alexandra embraces her German roots through her involvement at the club where her mother and father-in-law are longtime members. She has been a committed volunteer at most Oktoberfests since moving to Florida, notably receiving praise for her great work in the VIP area last year.
Currently, Alexandra works as a Digital Designer for a German company, which has allowed her to visit Germany multiple times. This enables her to strengthen her connection to both cultures and spend time with her German family.