leadership
portfolio
Inspiring changemakers to build resilient optimism.
My approach? Grounded in impact, practical solutions, and most importantly, hope—no matter how challenging the system or circumstances.
Here’s where I can best support you:
Speaking
Conversations of Hope and Resilience. My keynote speeches draw on my 25-year career working with people in human-serving systems. I use powerful stories of individuals overcoming insurmountable odds (including some of my own) to help the audience reframe their perspective into one of resilient optimism. Reengage with your passion, fight burnout, and rediscover meaning in your work.
The Book
Reignite Your Passion. I am currently in the throes of writing my book, Make Resilient Optimism Your Superpower, which will be published in 2026. I am excited to connect with my audience as readers. I hope you’ll be one of them! Get on the pre-order list here.
The Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation
Make Change Real. As a co-founder of the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation (ACJI), my partners and I have dedicated our work to helping justice-focused organizations realign their practices with their mission. From guiding cultural shifts within corrections to developing innovative solutions for community reentry, ACJI is committed to fostering a more just, effective, and compassionate system. Whether through consulting or training, we create actionable pathways to impactful reform. All organizational leaders, even those working outside the criminal legal system, are welcome to attend our Implementation Leadership Academy. Learn more on our website, ACJI.org.
my
philosophy
Resilient Optimism: The Key
to Unlocking What’s Possible
This powerful mindset shifts you from stuck to action, helping you see opportunities where others see obstacles.
Be the Shaper
of What Might Be
Leadership is about vision, resilience, and a commitment to creating meaningful, sustainable change.
Plan for Setbacks,
Build for Success
Strong systems and leaders anticipate challenges, adapt with resilience, and stay focused on the bigger picture.
Hopeful Leaders
Create Hopeful Teams
The ripple effect of resilient optimism drives innovation, inclusion, and lasting impact across organizations and communities.
Challenge the Norms,
Reimagine the Future
Breaking old habits and building bold new systems starts with a willingness to say yes to the hard things.
Change Is Hard,
But It’s Always Possible
Transformation begins with small, intentional steps toward alignment and purpose.
Embrace Setbacks. Become a Changemaker.
Book Dr. Alex to speak at your next conference or event. Join her mission to inspire resilient optimism, bridge divides, and spark change for those working in large systems.