Alicia Leva
About Alicia Leva
Alicia Leva is a Senior Internal Communications Specialist in Human Resources at Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in fostering positive workplace cultures and has held various roles in organizations focused on education and community service.
Current Role at Urban Institute
Alicia Leva serves as the Senior Internal Communications Specialist in the Human Resources department at Urban Institute. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In her role, she focuses on developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leva excels at fostering a positive and informed work culture through strategic messaging, which is essential for enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
Previous Experience at World Wildlife Fund
Prior to her current role, Alicia Leva worked at the World Wildlife Fund as an Internal Communications Associate Specialist for ten months in 2021. In this position, she was responsible for enhancing internal communication efforts within the organization. Additionally, she served as a Training Coordinator at the World Wildlife Fund for four months in 2020, where she contributed to the development and delivery of training programs.
Volunteer Experience at Fabretto Children's Foundation
Alicia Leva volunteered at Fabretto Children's Foundation in Managua, Nicaragua, where she served as a Long Term Education Volunteer and Volunteer Coordinator for nine months in 2014. Her work involved supporting educational initiatives and coordinating volunteer efforts to enhance the foundation's impact on children's education.
Educational Background
Alicia Leva holds a Master of Arts degree in International Training and Education from American University, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in International/Global Studies from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication strategies and cultural competency.
Career Progression and Roles
Alicia Leva has a diverse career history that includes various roles focused on education and communication. She worked as a Program Coordinator at Urban Alliance from 2018 to 2019 and as a Special Education Paraprofessional at the Latin American Youth Center from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as an Americorps AfterSchool Specialist at the same center from 2016 to 2017 and as an Administrative Assistant at CareerSource Palm Beach County in 2015.