Andre Alexander

Research Operations Coordinator

t-9aalex@uchicago.edu

Andre is a Research Operations Coordinator for the Center for the Economics of Human Development (CEHD). He joined CEHD in January 2024. Andre works on the Creciendo Juntos project, a home visiting program designed to aid new and growing families in the Chicago area.

Andre comes to us from the United States Air Force, and takes part in the Department of Defense’s Skillbridge program. While at the center, Andre aims to learn about the inner workings of grant writing and the impacts of economics on various communities. He aims to utilize the knowledge gained at CEHD, along with his military experience, in a future career in veteran’s healthcare. After his time at CEHD, Andre plans to pursue his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Midwestern University.