Alexis A Harrison

Alexis A Harrison has extensive experience in community development, program management, and partnerships within the fields of economic mobility and health equity. Currently serving as Partnerships Lead at IDEO.org since March 2022, Alexis focuses on building relationships to develop human-centered design projects. Previously, Alexis managed a $750,000 portfolio at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, transforming the local food system through strategic partnerships. Earlier roles include Project Manager at MIT CoLab, leading a Participatory Action Research project, and Graduate Researcher at MIT. Alexis holds a Master's degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from MIT, an Advanced Certificate in Workplace Democracy from CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Auburn University.