Alexandra E.
About Alexandra E.
Alexandra E. serves as the Director of Affiliate Preparedness at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in public health and emergency preparedness, with previous roles at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the American Red Cross.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood
Alexandra E. serves as the Director of Affiliate Preparedness at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization from its New York City office. In her role, she focuses on enhancing the preparedness of affiliates to effectively respond to various challenges.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Prior to her current role, Alexandra worked at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Fellow in the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response from 2019 to 2020. She gained valuable experience in emergency preparedness during her time in this position, which lasted for eight months in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background in Public Health
Alexandra E. earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where she studied Humanitarian Assistance from 2018 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Disaster Mitigation from Boston University, which she completed from 2006 to 2010.
Professional Experience at Columbia University
At Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Alexandra worked as a Project Specialist from 2015 to 2018. She also served as an MPH Candidate during her studies from 2018 to 2020, gaining practical experience in public health initiatives while pursuing her degree.
Early Career with American Red Cross
Alexandra began her career with the American Red Cross, where she held two positions. She worked as a Community Outreach Coordinator/AmeriCorps NPRC from 2012 to 2013 and later as a Disaster Workforce Engagement Specialist from 2013 to 2014. These roles provided her with foundational experience in disaster response and community engagement.