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Alexandra Aja

Consultant

Alexandra.Aja@learningforaction.com




As a Associate Consultant at LFA, Alexandra partners with nonprofit, public, and philanthropic organizations to conduct research and evaluation to inform strategic decision-making and improve outcomes. Alexandra is responsible for managing project teams and workplans; developing data collection instruments; collecting and analyzing data; writing reports; and providing technical assistance and capacity building support. Alexandra works hard to lift the voices of constituents and communities and provide organizations with the information needed to support efforts to advance their mission and create meaningful change. She brings experience in and focuses on equitable evaluation strategies and practices.

Alexandra has a background in education, nonprofit program management, and community engagement, and is interested in advancing programs and policies that create more equitable outcomes for children, youth, and communities. Prior to joining the LFA team, Alexandra was an assistant middle and high school teacher, oversaw an early education nonprofit program, and managed local community and family engagement initiatives for a national nonprofit.

In her spare time, Alexandra enjoys cooking, reading, outdoor adventures, and quality time with her family and friends.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of California, Berkeley

Selected Project Experience

  • Evaluation of Genentech’s Futurelab Initiative

  • Evaluation Partner of Life Learning Academy

  • Evaluation Capacity Building for Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)

  • Evaluation and Organizational Capacity Building for the PropelNext Initiative

  • Strategic Planning for the S.H. Cowell Foundation

  • Strategic Planning for the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)