Alkeyna Aldridge

Alkeyna Aldridge is a public service professional with extensive experience in community engagement and economic empowerment. Her career has evolved over the years, with notable positions in various organizations.

Professional Experience

Current Role: Alkeyna Aldridge currently serves as a Senior Advisor for Public Innovation.1 This role builds upon her decade-long experience in public service, focusing on resident engagement and economic empowerment.

Previous Positions:

• Director of Engagement & Economic Empowerment at the City of South Bend's Department of Community Investment56
• Community Outreach Coordinator at Jobs for America's Graduates in South Bend, Indiana4

Expertise and Initiatives

During her tenure in South Bend, Aldridge was involved in several key initiatives:

• Promoting meaningful civic engagement
• Removing barriers to economic opportunities
• Facilitating community partnerships
• Overseeing programs such as the IGNITE Grant, South Bend Financial Empowerment, and Linden Avenue Pop-Up Markets3

Aldridge emphasized the importance of trust-building with residents, stating, "Residents will not have a conversation with us if they do not trust us."5 She focused on inclusive development strategies, including representative hiring and supporting small-scale developers from diverse communities.

Education

Aldridge holds a MURP (Master of Urban and Regional Planning) degree1, which likely contributes to her expertise in urban development and community planning.

Current Affiliation

As of the most recent information available, Alkeyna Aldridge is associated with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, where she holds the position of Senior Program Associate.2