Puentes de Salud: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Community Health and Wellness, Alexandra Wolkoff, Director of Education, Puentes de Salud

Sponsored by the Robert A. and Beverly H. Hackenberg Lecture Committee.

Alexandra Wolkoff is the Director of Education at Puentes de Salud (Bridges of Health). In her current role, she oversees education initiatives for children from early childhood through adolescence and their families, striving to foster positive, holistic youth and community development. Alexandra’s background in sociology and education gives her a diverse skillset in navigating this work. As a dedicated advocate for migrant rights and educational equity, Alexandra has presented locally and internationally about Philadelphia’s Latino immigrant community and the integrated work of Puentes de Salud, most notably at the 2015 International Metropolis Conference in Mexico City. A 2014 graduate of Haverford College, Alexandra feels a strong connection to the Philadelphia area and is grateful to be advancing social justice in partnership with the Puentes community.