Jhmira Latrice Alexander, MPA

President, Executive Director, and Media Educator in Chicago

Jhmira Latrice Alexander, MPA

President, Executive Director, and Media Educator in Chicago

I'm a resourceful media engagement strategist and social impact leader whose expertise includes change management and nonprofit leadership. I am a trained journalist who utilizes over 17 years of experience cultivating diverse stakeholder groups to establish and ensure the success of cross functional teams.

Entrepreneur turned intrapreneur, I am the president and executive director of Public Narrative – Chicago’s premier cultivator of narrative change and supporter of community oriented journalism for 35 years. I serve on the advisory committee for YR Media – a leading media, technology and music training center and platform for emerging BIPOC content creators who are using their voices to change the world. I am also a member of the advisory committee for Forefront’s Mission Sustainability Initiative providing capacity building services and support to area nonprofits.

I have led projects for the Chicago Police Department, the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance (Chicago), Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and Medill School of Journalism, Media & Integrated Marketing Communications.

I'm a podcast host and speaker covering various topics affecting health, safety and education on platforms held by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Management Information Exchange, Council of the Great City Schools and the Association for Clinical Translational Science.

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Communications, Master of Public Administration and am a certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioner and Conscious Ambassador of Trauma Informed Care.

  • Education
    • Bradley University
    • Strayer University
    • Northwestern University
Testimonials
Jhmira has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating positive change in society through their insightful speeches and effective leadership. Her ability to captivate and inspire audiences is truly remarkable. Staff were engaged and motivated to take action towards achieving social impact. Jhmira’s ability to distill complex concepts into relatable and understandable content made their presentations both informative and accessible to diverse audiences."
Kalynn Dunn formerly of Caris Pregnancy Counseling and Resources
Jhmira was a guest speaker at a professional development conference I held in Chicago in July for urban school communicators across the nation. She was a great speaker and was very motivational and the conferees really enjoyed what she had to say. She was also great to work with beforehand and I would definitely recommend Jhmira as a speaker."
Tonya Harris of the Council of the Great City Schools
Jhmira Alexander has been a tremendous asset to the Chicago Police Department's Youth District Advisory Council (YDAC) Summer Leadership Institute. Her acumen for public engagement and project management is unmatched. She is a credible messenger who has helped to enrich the lives of young people by providing them with many opportunities for positive community engagement and personal and professional growth. She would be a tremendous asset to any organization or project."
Edward Stanford of the Chicago Police Department
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