Age
31
Gender
Gender Variant/Non-conforming
Ethnicity
Black/African
Hobbies and interests
Advocacy And Activism
Public Policy
Politics and Political Science
Business And Entrepreneurship
Reading
History
Social Science
Adult Fiction
I read books multiple times per week
US CITIZENSHIP
US Citizen
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Alesha Alexcee
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WinnerBio
I am a Strategic Storyteller, Policy Advocate & Consultant. I have over 11 years of lived and professional expertise in housing justice advocacy and the movement to end homelessness. As a non-traditional/adult student, my goal is to finish my Bachelor's degree. I am most passionate about transforming systems to propel impacted, marginalized communities towards a thriving future.
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Minors:
- Community Organization and Advocacy
GPA:
3.7
Nashville State Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Philosophy
GPA:
3.8
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Public Policy Analysis
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Public Policy
Dream career goals:
My goal is to have a thriving Consulting business that specializes in Strategic Storytelling, Training & Facilitation, and Policy Implementation
Programming Intern
Nashville Film Festival2017 – 20181 yearPeer Support Worker
Monroe Harding2020 – 2020Inclusion Consultant, Olmstead Implementation Office
Dendros Group, LLC2025 – Present9 monthsConsultant, Housing Justice Team Member
Housing Justice Collective2022 – 20242 yearsCo-Chair, Nashville Youth Advisory Board
Metro Homeless Impact Division2018 – 20213 yearsMember, National Youth Forum on Homelessness
True Colors United2020 – 20222 yearsResearch Project Associate
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago2021 – 20232 yearsPolicy Advocate
Housing Justice Center2023 – Present2 years
Sports
Jogging
Club2014 – 20151 year
Awards
- Couch-to-5k
- 10k
Research
Social Work
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago — Research Project Associate2021 – 2023
Arts
Stand-up Comedy
Performance ArtHampshire College Stand Up Show, Cobra Mic, Freak Pony Impov, Double Vision: The Cobra, Extra Extravaganza, Fruit Salad: Queer Open Mic, Comedy Sauce, The Lesbian Lodge, Duck Duck Comedy Hour, The Transgressive Comedy Hour, Stand Up Saloon2016 – 2024Third Coast Comedy Club
Performance ArtTriple Threat: The Improv Cage Match, Carol: All Pride Improv Show, Improv in The Loft2019 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
Oasis Center Nashville — Member, Host Home Advisory Board2021 – 2021Volunteering
Nashville Continuum of Care — Member, Racial Equity Committee2020 – 2021Advocacy
Dendros Group, LLC — Inclusion Consultant, Olmstead Implementation Office2025 – PresentAdvocacy
Housing Justice Collective — Consultant, Housing Justice Team Member2022 – 2024Advocacy
Metro Homeless Impact Division — Co-Chair, Nashville Youth Advisory Board2018 – 2021Advocacy
Institute for Community Alliances — Member, Board of Directors2024 – 2024Volunteering
Nashville Launch Pad — Board Member2020 – 2021Advocacy
True Colors United — Member, National Youth Forum on Homelessness2020 – 2022Advocacy
Housing Justice Center — Policy Advocate2023 – Present