Alexis Nicholson
About Alexis Nicholson
Alexis Nicholson is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in talent acquisition and education, with previous roles at organizations such as Kids in Need of Defense and Pact.
Work at Urban Institute
Alexis Nicholson has been employed at the Urban Institute as a Talent Acquisition Specialist since 2024. In this role, she focuses on identifying and recruiting talent to support the organization's mission. Her work is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, where she has been actively contributing to the team for the past eight months.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current position, Alexis Nicholson worked as a Talent Coordinator at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) from 2022 to 2024. In this remote role, she was responsible for coordinating talent acquisition efforts. She also served as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Pact for three months in 2022, where she supported recruitment initiatives.
Educational Background
Alexis Nicholson holds a Master of Arts in Education from Liberty University, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Old Dominion University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. This educational background has equipped her with skills relevant to her roles in talent acquisition and education.
Diverse Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Alexis Nicholson has gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Teacher for Prince William County Public Schools from 2021 to 2022 and as a Literacy Interventionist at The Literacy Lab from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she has held positions such as Program Associate at TechnoServe and Public Affairs Intern at the National Association of Counties.
Early Career Roles
Alexis Nicholson began her professional journey with several early career roles. She served as an Administrative Assistant at Old Dominion University from 2017 to 2018 and as a Peer Mentor during the same period. She also gained experience as an Administrative Intern with the DC Government in 2016, contributing to her foundational skills in administration and support.