Alexis (she/her) is an alumnus of Arizona State University where she received her BA in Theatre Arts with a minor in Communication. She also holds an MFA in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep. While at Arizona State, Alexis began her journey into community engagement and art activism working for ASU Gammage's Cultural Participation Department.

In 2020, Alexis began working for artEquity where she was the Director of Programs for five years. Serving as part of artEquity’s leadership team, she provided guidance and supervision for artEquity’s national programs centering antiracism and resources for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the arts and culture section and also managed consulting relationships with major theatres, museums, universities, and other cultural organizations.