Audrey Alexander
About Audrey Alexander
Audrey Alexander is a Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism within the George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, specializing in online radicalization and terrorism. She has contributed to significant research on gender and extremism and has a strong academic background in communication and radicalization studies.
Current Role at George Washington University
Audrey Alexander serves as a Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism within the George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to research and analysis related to extremism and cybersecurity. Her work focuses on understanding the dynamics of radicalization and the factors that influence individuals' decisions to engage in extremist activities.
Educational Background
Audrey Alexander completed her Bachelor's degree in Communication at The George Washington University from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she attended the University of Chicago Laboratory School from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree from King's College London in 2015, where she studied issues related to online radicalization and 'lone-actor' terrorism.
Professional Experience in Radicalization Studies
Before her role at George Washington University, Audrey Alexander worked at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation. In this position, she utilized open source intelligence to analyze content related to Western women relocating to ISIS-held territory. This experience provided her with insights into the complexities of radicalization and the role of gender in extremist movements.
Contributions to Research on Extremism
Audrey Alexander contributed to the report titled 'Till Martyrdom Do Us Part: Gender and the ISIS Phenomenon.' This report was published by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation. Her work in this area highlights the intersection of gender and extremism, providing valuable insights into the motivations and experiences of individuals involved in such movements.