Abby Alexanian

Abby Alexanian has a diverse range of work experiences. Abby is currently working as the Director of Operations at the SEIU Education & Support Fund. Prior to this role, they worked at Root Cause, where they held various positions including Project Director, Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, and Manager. Before that, Abby was a Research Assistant at the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and a Program & Research Assistant at the Heller School MPP Program Diversity Subcommittee. Abby also gained experience as a Summer Associate in the Office of the President at The Boston Foundation. Additionally, Abby has a background in documentary film production and writing, having worked as a Documentary Film Producer/Writer at Walker Creek Media. Abby co-produced the documentary film "Scars of Silence" and handled responsibilities such as coordinating fundraising campaigns, developing partnerships, writing grant proposals, and conducting outreach events. Abby has also contributed their skills and expertise to non-profit organizations focused on domestic and sexual violence, including SafeHouse Center and HAWC Healing Abuse Working for Change. At these organizations, they served as a Children & Youth Shelter Advocate and took on roles such as creating and implementing programs, managing data collection systems, co-founding a diversity committee, and providing administrative support. In addition, Abby worked as a CARES Crisis Counselor at the Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Program, where they supported students affected by dating and sexual violence through empathic listening and administrative tasks. Overall, Abby's work experience spans various industries and demonstrates their commitment to social causes and organizational growth.

Abby Alexanian earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Studies with a minor in Hispanic Studies from Vassar College in 2011. In 2009-2010, they participated in a study abroad program at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Subsequently, they pursued a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Business Administration from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University from 2014 to 2016, specializing in the MPP/MBA dual degree program.