Alexis is a 5th year PhD student at HGSE studying Education Policy and Program Evaluation. Her research focuses on non-4-year pathways to and through college, particularly at the community college and career and technical education levels. She works closely with the Ohio Department of Education on projects related to post-high school success and with Harvard's Project on Workforce on projects related to the future of work and workforce development. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics and social policy from Northwestern University. Though she is based in Chicago, she is a proud Akronite and a diehard Cleveland sports fan.