Connie Alexander, Founder and Co-Executive Director

Connie Alexander has been Co-Executive Director of Gateway Educational Services since 2009. She has 30 years of experience in education, including teaching and student services. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and History. Her role with Gateway includes daily operations, curriculum development, training, and the College Readiness Program and Summer Camps.

Connie has worked as a community facilitator with leader groups, including Leading from Within, SBUSD, and the United Way. Her series is titled Yup, Still Talking about Race. 

Connie is President of the Santa Barbara NAACP.