Alexandra Ashbrook

Undertook a planned sabbatical focused on advanced Spanish language immersion, cross-cultural engagement, and community-based service Volunteered with a local organization, supporting older adults at risk of social isolation, contributing to outreach and engagement efforts Supported retail and fundraising operations with Oxfam, gaining insight into nonprofit operations in an international context

Volunteer - Professional Sabbatical & Volunteer Experience - Spain

(2025-06)

• Undertook a planned sabbatical focused on advanced Spanish language immersion, cross-cultural engagement, and community-based service
• Volunteered with a local organization, supporting older adults at risk of social isolation, contributing to outreach and engagement efforts
• Supported retail and fundraising operations with Oxfam, gaining insight into nonprofit operations in an international context
• Collaborated with a local foundation serving Roma (Gitano) communities, supporting initiatives focused on social inclusion and access to services
• Leveraged this experience to deepen global perspective and strengthen approach to equitable, community-centered program delivery

Director of WIC & Root Causes - Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)

(2024-02 - 2025-01)

• Led national portfolio of WIC and anti-poverty initiatives, overseeing strategy, implementation, and operational delivery across federal and partner-funded programs
• Served as Principal Investigator for a $44M USDA grant, ensuring compliance, performance tracking, and effective fund deployment across multiple stakeholders
• Designed and implemented program infrastructure, including KPIs, reporting systems, and partner accountability frameworks to ensure high-quality execution
• Oversaw regranting strategy, including partner selection, monitoring, risk management, and compliance with federal requirements
• Directed data analysis and evaluation to inform program improvements and strategic decision-making
• Led cross-sector partnerships with healthcare systems and federal agencies to scale Food as Medicine program access and impact
• Supported budget oversight and grant development, contributing to organizational revenue growth and sustainability

Director of Root Causes & Specific Populations - Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)

(2021-11 - 2024-01)

• Spearheaded national efforts addressing hunger among older adults, immigrants, veterans, and LGBTQ communities
• Identified barriers to access and implemented scalable strategies to improve equitable program participation
• Led multi-program portfolio addressing systemic drivers of food insecurity—including wages, housing, and structural inequities—aligning program delivery with national policy and funding strategies
• Built and managed strategic partnerships across healthcare, advocacy, and community organizations to expand program reach
• Coordinated cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment across policy, program, and external stakeholders

Director of Special Projects and Initiatives - Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)

(2015-10 - 2021-10)

• Drove innovative national and state anti-hunger initiatives and public–private partnerships
• Led the development of best-practice frameworks adopted by stakeholders to address food insecurity
• Built tools and operational systems enabling healthcare providers to integrate food insecurity screening and referrals into care delivery
• Directed organizational initiatives targeting high-risk populations, including older adults and immigrant families
• Led cross-sector initiatives across public and private partners, managing execution and stakeholder alignment (including the Plan to End Hunger in Palm Beach County, Florida)

Director - D.C. Hunger Solutions (An Initiative of FRAC)

(2007-01 - 2015-09)

• Led organizational strategy, operations, staffing, and program delivery across multiple initiatives
• Managed organizational budget, program funding, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with strategic priorities
• Translated policy into scalable program delivery and implementation
• Directed cross-functional teams and external partners to expand access to and improve the nutritional quality of SNAP, WIC, and child nutrition programs
• Strengthened operational systems and partnerships to improve program performance and health outcomes
• Represented the organization in high-level government and coalition settings, influencing policy and program implementation

Senior Program Director - Street Law, Inc.

(2000-06 - 2006-12)

• Directed national program portfolio, including curriculum development, training, evaluation, and expansion across 30+ states
• Led Parents and the Law, a national program serving pregnant and parenting teens
• Provided training and technical assistance to law schools and community-based organizations nationwide
• Advised law schools on strengthening diversity pipelines into the legal profession
• Co-authored nationally recognized law-related education curricula and publications
• Received U.S. HUD Local Best Practices recognition and a Montgomery County, MD Collaboration Award

Program Director - Street Law, Inc.

(1997-11 - 2000-05)

Street Law, Clinical Fellow - Georgetown University Law Center

Law Clerk; Mediator, Small Claims Division - D.C. Superior Court

Staff Attorney - D.C. Neighborhood Legal Services Program

Legal Intern - National Center for Youth Law

Victims' Advocate - Citizens' Complaint Center

Juris Doctor - Law - Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M. - Advocacy - Georgetown University Law Center

B.A. - Political Science - Haverford College