Minnesota Alliance With Youth
Alex S. has extensive experience in education and youth recruitment, currently serving as the Recruitment Manager at Minnesota Alliance With Youth since October 2022, following a role as Recruitment Specialist. Previous positions include Academic and Behavior Interventionist at Sandburg Middle School, where Alex assisted with behavior plans and co-facilitated an inclusive student club. Alex has held leadership roles in TRIO's Upward Bound Program, mentoring high school students, and has contributed to various organizations as a facilitator and fellow, focusing on academic support and youth engagement, particularly for BIPOC and LGBT+ communities. Alex holds degrees from The College of St. Scholastica and Normandale Community College.
Minnesota Alliance With Youth
Minnesota Alliance With Youth works in partnership with youth to ensure that ALL young people have equitable educational OUR VISION A Minnesota that supports young people in building their own present and future. OUR GOALS -Challenge existing systems to integrate youth voice. -Promote policies that support equitable access to education. -Develop strong systems of engagement and collaboration. Founded in 1997 Minnesota Alliance With Youth is a leading convener, collaborator, and capacity-builder for youth development in Minnesota. The Alliance’s work is driven by three core values; Equity, Quality and Collaboration. We work with and for youth to ensure that all young people have access to the fundamental resources proven to ensure that youth succeed– the “Five Promises“– Caring Adults, Safe Places, a Healthy Start, Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others. The Alliance is a state partner of America’s Promise Alliance and proud AmeriCorps partner.