Hi, I’m Alexis.
My story began on country roads.
Growing up in North-Central Idaho on the Nez Perce Reservation, sometimes without running water or electricity, taught me early on the importance of community, protecting the environment, and not taking our infrastructure for granted. It’s hard to overlook the value of our roads, sidewalks, and pathways when you practice for track meets by running along a two-lane, 50mph highway. After high school, I worked for my dad’s small business brushing forest service roads and fighting wildland fires in Idaho, Montana, and California. But I was soon ready to blaze my own trail.
I charted course to the Treasure Valley.
I came to Boise State as a first-generation college student and quickly fell in love with this community. While in college, I earned degrees in English and Political Science and eventually earned my Masters of Health Science and Health Policy. While I was in school, I established a food pantry on campus for food-insecure students and completed research on the benefits of incorporating technology to improve the accessibility of government programs.
My dream job gets communities moving.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with cities and counties, making changes that improve our quality of life, whether that was bringing safe routes to schools, protecting open spaces, or improving our healthcare systems. Those experiences drew me to run for ACHD Commissioner in 2020 and have been guiding me over the past 3.5 years. During this time, I’ve been able to shift ACHD in a better direction and want to continue to make progress in how we prioritize safety, collaborate with our communities and land use partners, and build infrastructure that is connected and supports all road users.
MY RESUME
Education
Master of Health Science in Health Policy | Boise State University, Boise, ID, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in English | Boise State University, Boise, ID, 2014
Associate of Arts in English & Political Science | Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla, WA, 2011
Professional Training
Building Expertise in Administration & Management: University of Miami, Division of Continuing & International Education, 2021 | Building Expertise in Administration & Management (BEAM) is leading-edge online certificate program that imparts to mid-level public health professionals financial and managerial skills and drive successful public health organizations.
Awards & Honors
COMPASS Leadership by Example, Elected Official, Leadership in Motion Award (2023)
Idaho Business Review’s Woman of the Year Honoree (2023)
Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished 40 Under 40 (2020)
Awarded Best in College for thesis on WICSmart Pilot Process and Implementation Evaluation (2019)
Awarded Best in College for service-learning project addressing food insecurity at Boise State University (2019)
Central District Health Leadership in Health, Safety, and Wellness Award (2019)
Idaho Public Health Association Student Excellence Award (2018)
Community Engagement
Valley Regional Transit: Vice-Chair, Executive Board Member, January 2022 - Present
Idaho Foodbank: Hunger to Health Advisory Member, January 2021 – January 2022
Idaho Walk Bike Alliance Board Member, September 2017 – December 2020
Walla Walla Community College: Student Body President, August 2010 – May 2011