Alexandra Wiggins is a Vice President of Network Member Success for Purpose Built Communities Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to implementing resident-centered, holistic neighborhood revitalization. In her role, she provides direct support and strategic guidance to Network Members resulting in the successful capacity development and advancement of the Purpose Built model implementation.

Prior to joining Purpose Built in 2015, Alexandra served in roles supporting public policy and education. She has worked as a Policy Fellow with Georgia Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) under Governor Nathan Deal, Legislative Aide for state and local education issues with United States Senator Mary Landrieu, and as an elementary school teacher and Teach For America corps member in Metro Atlanta. Outside of work, she serves in multiple community roles including as a member of the Junior League of Atlanta, Charles R. Drew Charter School Mission Committee Member, State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia Independent Commission Expert & Adjudicator, and Atlanta Botanical Gardens Volunteer. She is also recognized as a University of Georgia 1961 Club Member.

Alexandra graduated from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the Grady College of Journalism. She continued her education at the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert College of Law where she graduated with her Juris Doctor and Diploma of Comparative Law. She has also earned an International Law Certificate in Human Rights Law and Advocacy from the University of Central London, as well as been named a United Way of Greater Atlanta Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) Fellow and Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE) Education Policy Fellow.