ALEX NELSON
Youth Reference Group, (YRG) MenEngage Global Alliance
New York,NY
13
years of professional experience
Experience coordinating advocacy initiatives across regional and global workstreams
Strong policy research, analysis, and knowledge dissemination skills
Proven ability to facilitate cross-sector collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Skilled in drafting advocacy materials, moderating discussions, and organizing events
Versatile written and verbal communication abilities grounded in feminist and human rights frameworks
Work History
Denver Urban Leaders Fellow
2 Months- Analyzed return-on-investment (ROI) factors across U.S. school districts and drafted recommendations for Denver Public Schools, using desk-based research and engaging internal stakeholders to inform education policy and resource allocation.
- Coordinated research and policy analysis under the auspices of Representative Jennifer Bacon, translating findings into actionable recommendations for education and public policy.
- Co-authored and presented a policy memo outlining accountability measures and family-rights provisions for police homicide investigations in Colorado, translating legal and policy research into actionable legislative recommendations.
Board Member
11 Months- Coordinated the 2025 NAMEN Annual Members Assembly
- Support stakeholder engagement and member mobilization efforts through NAMEN Speaks Events
- Moderate online NAMEN Speaks events focused on masculinities and gender justice
NAMEN Representative
2 Years- Contribute to youth-centered advocacy and policy dialogues across Alliance platforms
- Support coordination and planning of advocacy events to mobilize YRG members
- Develop content for the YRG “Are (All) Boys Really Like That?” Comic Series
- Co-developed and delivered CSW70 Youth Oral Statement at UNHQ, contributing to regional and global policy discussions on gender justice
President
1 Year 5 Months- Built a sustained peer discussion space on masculinities and international relations
- Organized and moderated the “Masculinities and Climate Change” plenary at the Korbel School
- Spearheaded the “Masculinities and Security in a Time of Backlash” session with feminist experts and DU faculty members
- Plenaries engaged more than 12 students at the Korbel School in discussions on gender justice
Research Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Developed and maintained an extensive database of LGBTQ+ scholarly articles for faculty to incorporate within syllabi
- Conducted research and coordination support for guest speakers and community-building initiatives
- Designed LGBTQ Archive and Speaker List with a user-friendly interface (Zotero)
Fellow
3 Months- Composed The Right to Be Seen blog article that described human rights concepts in a concise and accessible manner
- Brought a diverse range of project teams together through effective written and oral communications
- Prepared and conducted extensive interviews with youth activists that contributed to GenHR’s educational materials and organizational newsletter
Project Coordinator
2 Months- Organized event on school premises to build community relations within district
- Liaised between school officials and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in order to strategize publicity methods
- Effectively negotiated with faculty to implement program despite scheduling concerns
- Resulted in 10 students reporting that they made new contacts within their cohort
Education
Master of Arts - International Human Rights
Master of Arts - Anthropology
- Conceptualized Capstone Project; The Words Behind the Label
- Conducted analyses across social science disciplines
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
- Distance Learning
- SIGMA TAU DELTA Honors Society Member
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Advocacy Coordination
Policy Research & Analysis
Knowledge sharing
Knowledge Dissemination
Event Facilitation
Coalition Building
Cross-Regional Collaboration
Moderation & Public Speaking
Research Coordination
Community Engagement
Timeline
Denver Urban Leaders Fellow
Urban Leaders Fellowship
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Board Member
North American MenEngage Network
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
NAMEN Representative
Youth Reference Group, (YRG) MenEngage Global Alliance
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Fellow
Generation Human Rights
06.2024 - 09.2024Read More
President
MenEngage Alliance (NAMEN) Chapter
02.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Research Assistant
Diversity and Equity Inclusion Office, JKSGPA
09.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Project Coordinator
Mix it Up at Lunch Project
10.2013 - 12.2013Read More
The New School for Social Research
Master of Arts from Anthropology
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Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, University of Denver
Master of Arts from International Human Rights
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Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts from English Language and Literature
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