Alex Humphreys
About Alex Humphreys
Alex Humphreys serves as the Vice President of Innovation at ITHAKA, where he leads a team focused on developing innovative tools and services for education. With a diverse background in project management and online engineering, he has held various roles at notable organizations including The Princeton Review and Oxford University Press.
Current Role at ITHAKA
Alex Humphreys serves as Vice President of Innovation at ITHAKA, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team focused on identifying opportunities through internal research and development, as well as external partnerships. His responsibilities include engaging in strategic and innovative projects, partnerships, and investments aimed at advancing research and education. He emphasizes the use of design thinking and lean startup methodologies to foster innovation in educational tools and services.
Previous Experience at ITHAKA
Prior to his current role, Alex Humphreys held several positions at ITHAKA. He served as Associate Vice President for JSTOR and Director of JSTOR Labs from 2014 to 2022, and as Associate Vice President for Platform Strategy & Planning from 2011 to 2014. In these roles, he focused on developing and incubating innovative tools and services for scholars, researchers, teachers, and students, while also scaling and sustaining promising opportunities within the innovation team.
Career Background
Alex Humphreys has a diverse career history in various organizations. He worked at The Princeton Review as Director of Project Management in the Admissions Services Division from 2000 to 2004. He also held positions at Oxford University Press, Inc., serving as Director of Online Engineering and Director of Business Technology Services between 2004 and 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Associate Producer & Marketing Assistant at Time Warner Inc. and as an Internet Guru at Semaphore, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Alex Humphreys holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from Hunter College, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Hamilton College, majoring in Russian Studies with a minor in Computer Science, from 1991 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in developing innovative solutions within the educational sector.
Achievements and Contributions
During his tenure at Oxford University Press, Inc., Alex Humphreys built an award-winning publishing platform for the organization's subscription-based websites. His contributions to the field of education and technology include leading initiatives that focus on innovation and the development of tools and services for the academic community. Additionally, he is the coach of ITHAKA’s softball team, the Ithakapokalypse.