Alejandra (Ale) Villa
She/Hers/Ella
Managing Associate
I am based in: San José, Costa Rica
My strengths are: Information synthesis, empathetic listening, attention to detail, versatility, multitasking, prioritization
I identify as: Compassionate, empathetic, and driven; First-generation college graduate; Immigrant Latina; Mexican; Advocate; Californian; Washingtonian, Living Abroad, social butterfly, sibling, bilingual; INFJ-T
Alejandra (Ale) is a Managing Associate at NPAG, where she oversees project management, deliverables, network strategy, outreach, client engagement, and candidate stewardship management.
Ale is passionate about social work and human rights. She has expertise in direct-service social work, macro-level systematic changes, policy analysis, and community coalition building. Her work spans human services, healthcare, higher education, and research, with a focus on economic and social justice.
Ale holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, specializing in Administration and Public Policy, and a Bachelor's in Social Work from San Diego State University. She has significant congressional experience, having most recently served as the Director of Immigration for U.S. Senator Patty Murray, where she assisted constituents with immigration processes and engaged in policymaking, and as Immigration Outreach & Casework Representative for Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
Outside of work, Ale enjoys yoga, the beach, and outdoor adventures. She resides in San José, Costa Rica, with her partner, Gabriel, and frequently visits her former home bases, San Diego and Seattle.
More About Ale
What lasting change do you want your work to have? Uplifting BIPOC voices in nonprofit leadership!
If you could give a 10-minute presentation on any subject, what would it be? Shih Tzus - I did so in my undergrad comms class. :-)
What’s the number one priority for your lifetime? More beach days, working smarter, not harder, and enjoying the beauties of life.