Alesha Anderson is a nonprofit leader with nearly two decades of experience designing and scaling community-driven initiatives across 35+ countries. Bilingual in Spanish and English, and with lived experience in both Africa and Latin America, she brings deep cultural fluency and a commitment to inclusive, locally led solutions.

Most recently serving as Sr. Principal Partnership Officer for International Programs at ProLiteracy, Alesha forged high-impact corporate partnerships with global brands such as Lancôme, Western Union, KFC/Yum! and Citibank. Throughout her career, she has helped raise capital for programs focused on education, health, civic engagement, human rights, and gender-empowerment programs all over the world. She has worked with government leaders as well as local nonprofits, managing multicultural teams, and driving innovative approaches that empowered vulnerable populations worldwide.

Alesha’s career is defined by her ability to bridge sectors—connecting nonprofits, corporations, individual donors, and grassroots organizations to achieve lasting impact.

She holds a B.A. in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Denver and is pursuing her M.Ed. in International Education at the University of Massachusetts.