Mission Statement 

Alexandria Maloney’s mission is to help building a more peaceful, safe, and harmonious world by educating, advising, and equipping leaders to navigate the future frontiers of diplomacy, technology, and global change. Through research-driven programs, partnerships, and publications, she designs frameworks that bridge theory and action to support capable leadership and long-term global cooperation.

BIOGRAPHY 

Alexandria J. Maloney is an institute founder, international affairs strategist, and lecturer whose work focuses on building the leadership and governance systems required for a more peaceful, safe, and cooperative world.

An avid do-er and trained systems thinker, Alexandria operates at the intersection of diplomacy, governance, and social innovation. Her work draws from philosophy, the arts, and the sciences, to translate big ideas into durable platforms that prepare leaders to navigate complexity with imagination, integrity, and impact.

Since 2021, Alexandria has served as President of Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to expanding participation and leadership pathways in global affairs. Under her leadership, BPIA scaled its digital and programmatic reach from fewer than 1,000 members to a reach of over 19,000 globally, launched the Colin Powell Leadership Institute and the Madam Ambassador Program, secured new philanthropic partnerships, and redefined its role as a national voice shaping leadership development in international engagement. Through these platforms, Alexandria has helped design curricula, fellowships, and experiential programs that bridge education, diplomacy, and institutional practice.

In parallel with her nonprofit leadership, Alexandria serves as Director of External Affairs at the Kettering Foundation, where she advances global democracy and civic trust by strengthening partnerships across government, civil society, academia, and the private sector. She is also a Visiting Lecturer at Cornell University, where she prepares future public sector leaders to think critically about diplomacy, governance, and institutional transformation, explicitly connecting theory to real-world systems.

Alexandria is a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, focusing on diaspora engagement, global cooperation, and transnational leadership, and has previously worked with the White House Initiative for HBCUs and the U.S. Department of Defense. In 2025, she was selected as a Lewis Latimer Fellow, a fellowship program colloquially referred to as the "Black Genius Fellowship" for top innovators ranging from astronauts, artists, inventors, actors, and astrophysicists who use technology, research, and creativity to address complex global challenges. 

Her work has been recognized internationally. By age 31, Alexandria was named among the Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) and recognized by Forbes as a Top 50 Champion for Black and Brown Communities for her leadership in building ecosystems that educate, prepare, and mobilize leaders across sectors. She has been a featured speaker at Harvard University, MIT, Council on Foreign Relations, the World Council of Affairs and more. She serves on numerous international boards including the United Nations Association-NCA Advisory Council, the Board of Trustees of John Cabot University, and the MPA Advisory Council at Cornell University.

Alexandria holds a B.A. in International Affairs from John Cabot University in Rome, an M.A. in International Studies from Morgan State University, and an M.P.A. from Cornell University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. focused on the Philosophy of Hate and Social Cohesion, examining how ethical breakdowns and institutional design shape social trust and conflict. 

Across her work, Alexandria is guided by a core belief: the future of humanity is not discovered, but designed, and it depends on our collective ability to imagine, lead, and build together.