Alexandra Houghton

Alexandra Houghton is an experienced professional currently serving as a Corporate Sponsorship Consultant (Volunteer) with the Arts & Business Council of Chicago since May 2007. Alexandra is also a student at the University of Chicago, pursuing a Marketing Certificate with a focus on Global Marketing. Additionally, Alexandra occupies the role of Brand Strategist and Final Team Lead for the KIPP Ascend Project at the Taproot Foundation, where strategic branding and collaboration with nonprofit boards are key responsibilities. Previous experience includes lecturing English as a second language in France, consulting for IBM, and holding various editorial and analytical positions at organizations such as Money Magazine, Salomon Smith Barney, and Goldman Sachs. Alexandra holds a B.S.F.S in International Diplomacy from Georgetown University and has completed studies at the University of Notre Dame.