LaNelle Alexander serves as Chief Equity Officer at Achievement First, bringing nearly 20 years of experience leading organizational development and equity initiatives across nonprofits, higher education, and the private sector. She has dedicated her career to advancing equity and dismantling systemic racism by fostering healthy, inclusive organizational cultures.

Previously, LaNelle served as inaugural Head of DEI in the private sector, where she executed a multi-year DEI-AR plan, coached senior leaders, and aligned organizational culture with mission and values. Earlier, she was on the executive team at buildOn, an international nonprofit as their inaugural Vice President of HR and founding Global Director of EDI.

LaNelle is a mission-driven leader, facilitator, and certified leadership coach who embeds equity and justice into organizational systems. She holds a BA in Organizational Behavior and Change Management from New York University, is an ICF-certified coach, and maintains SHRM-CP and CDP certifications. She lives in Connecticut and serves on the boards of buildOn NY and HOPE Worldwide’s CT Chapter.