Alexandra Gordon

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Alexandra Gordon is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Acumen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to tackling global poverty.1 3 She was appointed to this role in February 2024.1 3 4

Professional Background:

Previously served as President of Matter Unlimited, a social impact consultancy1 3 4
Has worked with prominent organizations including The Obama Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Nike, and UNICEF3
Her work has been recognized with Emmy Award nominations and accolades at the Cannes Lions Festival3
Currently leads Acumen's in-house team of strategists, writers, designers, data practitioners, and marketers3

Career Highlights:

President of the Board for The 49%, a media company focusing on women's rights3
Participated in global gatherings on narrative building, including speaking at the United Nations3
Experienced in building movements and transformative social impact projects3

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Technology, Sydney1 4

Professional Philosophy: Gordon is passionate about storytelling and impact measurement, emphasizing the importance of defining and tracking organizational impact. She believes in being honest about data and reporting on both successes and failures.2