Kerri Lee Alexander

Kerri Lee Alexander currently serves as the Founding Director of the Office of Social Impact & Justice at Cornell University, a position held since April 2024. Prior to this role, Kerri was the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana from 2021 to 2024, where oversight included the Office of Inclusion and Social Justice, Title IX coordination, and various community service programs. Kerri's experience also encompasses positions at Kingdom Fellowship AME as Director of Education & Discipleship, where curriculum design and theological engagement were key responsibilities. Kerri held multiple roles at Howard University, including the inaugural Mellon-Mays Graduate Mentor and teaching associate, alongside curatorial and educational initiatives at the National Women's History Museum. Educational credentials include a PhD in History from Howard University, an MA in Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor's in Arts Administration from Wagner College.