About
Alexis is a leading strategist and advisor in foreign policy and technology, working at the intersection of global governance, civil society, and social change. With extensive experience across the U.S. Government and the tech sector, she advises leaders on strategic policy and partnerships.
Previously, as Meta’s Strategic Advisor to the VP of Governance, she developed global strategic engagement and stakeholder strategies for Meta’s suite of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. She began her career as a field organizer for President Obama’s re-election campaign and then served as Outreach Coordinator and Constituent Advocate in U.S. Senator Michael F. Bennet’s office, focusing on healthcare, education, and international security.
Alexis earned a Bachelor’s degree from Spelman College and a Master’s in International Relations from New York University. Currently based in New York, she is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Experience
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2025:
Political Tech Summit: Political Tech lessons from the world’s biggest election year (Panelist - Winter ‘25)
Süddeutsche Zeitung, We Are Flirting with Authoritarianism print and digital interview (Winter ‘25)
2024:
Future Coalition Podcast: Civic Responsibility in the Digital Age with Alexis Crews (Guest - Fall ‘24)
University at Albany: AI Tech and Politics Webinar (Panelist - Fall ‘24)
Trust Con: 2024 Elections and AI Case Studies: Beware the six-fingered man (Panelist - Summer ‘24)
All Tech is Human: TrustCon Takeaways 2024: Insights from Leading Experts (Moderator - Summer ‘24)
The News on Merit Street: AGI, Disinformation and the U.S. Election (SME/TV Commentator - Summer ‘24)
Council on Foreign Relations Corporate Conference: Roadmap to Regulation: Balancing the Risks and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (Moderator - Spring ‘24)
Fordham Law School: AI Governance Tabletop Simulation (Participant - Spring ‘24)
Villa Albertine’s Art in the Age of AI Conference: Disinformation and Propaganda Panel (Panelist- Spring ‘24)
All Tech Is Human: The Future of Trust & Safety Panel (panelist - Spring ‘24)
2023:
Equity in Tech: Panelist (2023)
Integrity Talks Series: How Platforms Engage Governments (2023)
Integrity Institute Presents: Deciphering the AI Executive Order (2023)
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Google
Policy Analyst, Trust and Safety (2023-2024)
Integrity Institute
Resident Fellow, Partnerships and Policy (2023-2024)
Meta
Strategic Advisor, Governance (2022 -2023)
Governance Manager, Oversight Board, Global Strategic Initiatives (2021-2022)
Global Escalation Specialist, Risk and Response (2019-2021)
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Hella Votes – Strategic Consultant (2020)
The Collective PAC – Deputy Fundraiser Director (2017–2019)
DNC Vice-Chair Michael Blake – Strategic Advisor and Fundraiser (2018)
Denver African American Commission – Member (2016–2017)
U.S. Senator Michael F. Bennet (D-CO) – Outreach Coordinator and Constituent Advocate (2015–2017)
Udall for Colorado (D-CO) – Outreach Coordinator (2014)
Organizing for America – Field Organizer, Denver (2012)
AIPAC – Diamond Summer Intern (2011)
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United States Institute for Peace (USIP)
Research Analyst, Countering Violent Extremism (2018-2019)
Institute for the Study of Human Rights
Program Coordinator (2018)