Alexis Azria is currently working with Legal Momentum, the nation’s oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of women and girls through impact litigation and education. Her dedication to mission-driven organizations is evident in her previous role on the board of Action Against Hunger, where she chaired the development committee and led the annual gala, consistently raising over $1 million yearly. Over four years, she doubled the organization’s fundraising revenue, setting new records despite the challenges of a global economic downturn. Alexis was instrumental in securing significant contributions by enhancing the visibility of several nonprofits to high-net-worth individuals and corporations. Her success is rooted in her innovative thinking, ability to facilitate philanthropic connections, and collaboration with like-minded partners.
In her work with European nonprofits expanding into the United States, Alexis has evaluated and implemented donor strategies, reviewed board structures, enhanced websites and social media presence, and planned large-scale events and unique experiences for distinguished donors. Her philanthropic leadership has been recognized by the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York and Our Soldiers Speak, both of which have honored her for her contributions.
Ms. Azria is also a prolific writer, contributing to Reachoutrecovery.com, Medium, and the former FocusDirectionRecovery.com (FDR.com). Her articles, which have garnered over 900,000 reads, explore parenting and social issues with a focus on helping young adults navigate relationships, college, and the workforce. In response to her posts on sexual assault for FDR.com, she developed a multimedia pilot program titled “Raising Awareness on Campus Assault” aimed at high school seniors. This program equips students with the tools to become effective bystanders and to recognize predatory behavior.
A graduate of West Virginia University and Hunter College, Ms. Azria holds degrees in Journalism, English Literature, and French. She holds dual French-U.S. citizenship and is fluent in both French and Spanish.