Jamiel Alexander is a Progam Manager for the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. In this role he coordinates the Forum for Community Solutions youth led change strategy.
Prior to joining the Forum for Community Solutions, Jamiel was a Manager of Youth and Family Programs at Crispus Attucks Association for 12 years. While at the Crispus Attucks Association, Jamiel was responsible for a variety of tasks including managing after school and summer programs, professional and leadership development, youth and family workshops and various community service projects.
Jamiel is a Rising Star award recipient in his community and currently serves as a committee member for the York City General Authority Commission, NAACP, Ancestors Dream Organization and Helping Offer Options & Directions LLC in York, PA. In 2012 he was appointed to serve on the National Council of Young Leaders as an advisor to our policy makers and in 2013 was chosen to speak at the 50th Anniversary March on Washington. Additionally, earlier this year, his colleagues on the YouthBuild National Alumni Council elected him as their President.
Jamiel continues to engage and serve with many organizations but makes it a priority to take care of “home” first. Jamiel resides in York, Pennsylvania.