Alexandra Philyaw
About Alexandra Philyaw
Alexandra Philyaw is a Program Manager at Flexport in Atlanta, Georgia, with a background in environmental engineering and a strong focus on data analysis, accessibility, and disability justice.
Current Position at Flexport
Alexandra Philyaw currently works as a Program Manager at Flexport, based in Atlanta, Georgia. In her role, she focuses on creating intelligent product choices to improve client success and platform adoption. She also provides key business insights and process improvements to stakeholders across the supply chain, enhancing overall efficiency.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Before becoming a Program Manager, Alexandra held several positions at Flexport. She worked as a Senior Client Solutions Associate for Global Key Accounts for 11 months in 2020-2021. Prior to that, she served in multiple roles from 2018 to 2020, including Data Local Leaders Program participant, Global Operations Associate, Atlanta Pride Alliance City Lead, and Data Operations Associate. Each role provided her with extensive experience in data analysis, business enablement, and process improvement.
Professional Background Before Flexport
Alexandra started her career at Madewell as a Sales Floor Associate for 7 months in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she worked as a Student Researcher for the Swarthmore College Department of Engineering from 2015 to 2016. She also has experience as a Yoga Teacher at Art of Yoga and at Swarthmore College, where she taught from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Background
Alexandra Philyaw studied Environmental Engineering at Swarthmore College, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from 2013 to 2017. She also attended Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki for 11 months in 2016, where she focused on Environmental Engineering. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her interest in data analysis, accessibility, and disability justice.
Initiatives in Accessibility and Disability Justice
Alexandra has shown a strong passion for accessibility and disability justice. At Flexport, she developed and implemented learning initiatives that focus on these areas, integrating these values into her professional work. This commitment enhances her role, helping to make the workplace and Flexport's offerings more inclusive and accessible.