Alix Reilley ’06
Alix Reilly attended Drexel University to pursue a degree in psychology with a minor in anthropology. Post-graduation, while researching graduate school programs, she returned to Derryfield to support a long-held passion—the crew team. As an assistant coach, she was able to share her love of the sport with a new generation of Derryfield students.
Soon, however, Reilly secured a full-time position at the Nashua Children’s Home. She was assigned to the teen floor, where she was in a mentorship position. Reilley later transitioned to The Counseling Center in Nashua, where she served as the client intake specialist. Matching patients with the right care provider for their mental health needs exposed Reilley to the inner workings of the mental health field.
This exposure led to Reilly pursuing a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Rivier College. During her time in grad school, she worked as a case manager with Greater Nashua Mental Health. She also completed internships at Seacoast Mental Health Center and Monadnock Family Services. Upon graduating in 2021, Monadnock Family Services offered her a full-time position, and she is now a therapist master-level clinician. Reilly is in the process of submitting her application to become a licensed mental health counselor.
Reilly and her fiance plan to marry next year. She spends her free time planning her nuptials, crafting, crocheting, and kayaking.
“Derryfield fosters learning and exploration, it makes classes and the subject matter interesting but also fun. It has wonderful faculty that really makes you feel welcome and cared for. It also makes you do things you never thought you would. I never thought I would fall in love with crew like I did, but crew made me an athlete and I loved every minute of it.”