Alexandra leads professional development and capacity-building activities that empower practitioners to address equity gaps across workforce development and postsecondary education systems. In her role as Senior Project Manager, Alexandra draws upon training in human-centered design, policy analysis, and program evaluation as well as her experience leading university initiatives aimed at improving access and outcomes for historically marginalized students. She is passionate about convening postsecondary stakeholders to work collaboratively across roles, systems, and sectors and develop collective impact strategies that yield meaningful change for students. Prior to her work at WestEd, Alexandra led projects to improve career outcomes for first-generation and low-income students at public research universities with the University Innovation Alliance, as well as administered statewide college access and preparation programs with the University of California, Office of the President. Alexandra holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the Goldman School of Public Policy.