Alex Rapson
About Alex Rapson
Alex Rapson serves as the Campaigns Director at Change.org, where he focuses on women's rights, racial justice, and workers' rights. He has a background in communication studies and theatre arts from the University of Michigan and has held various roles in campaign management and community building.
Current Role as Campaigns Director
Alex Rapson serves as the Campaigns Director at Change.org, a position held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and leading campaigns that address critical social issues, including women's rights, racial justice, and workers' rights. His work aims to integrate meaningful change into everyday life through effective campaign strategies. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he continues to engage with diverse communities to support a wide array of campaign initiatives.
Previous Experience at Change.org
Before becoming Campaigns Director, Alex Rapson held the position of Deputy Campaigns Director at Change.org from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Campaigner from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to various campaigns aimed at promoting social justice and community engagement, enhancing the organization's impact in the Greater New York City Area.
Professional Background at The OpEd Project
Prior to his roles at Change.org, Alex Rapson worked at The OpEd Project. He began as a Program Associate from 2014 to 2015 and later advanced to Senior National Program Manager, a position he held from 2015 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing programs that aimed to amplify diverse voices in media and public discourse, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering inclusive dialogue.
Educational Background
Alex Rapson earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Studies and Theatre Arts from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational foundation provided him with skills in effective communication and an understanding of the performing arts, which have informed his professional endeavors in campaign management and community engagement.
Internship Experience
Alex Rapson gained early professional experience through internships. He worked as a Company Management Intern at Barrington Stage Company in 2011 for three months and as a Marketing and Communications Intern at City Parks Foundation in 2012 for three months. These roles allowed him to develop skills in management and communications within the arts and nonprofit sectors.