Alexis Newman  

Alexis Newman

Director of Strategic Events & Programming

Tel(212) 854-5049

As the Director of Strategic Events & Programming at Columbia Engineering, Alexis Newman is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive event and programming strategy for the School. This pivotal position encompasses the orchestration and supervision of a wide range of events, with a particular emphasis on those involving both internal & external participants, other educational institutions, industry partners, federal agencies, and other stakeholders.

Alexis joined Columbia Engineering in 2019, first in the Biomedical Engineering Department and then in the Dean's Office in 2022. Previously she spent 14 years at a national engineering firm and established a nationwide, award-winning events program for the firm.

Alexis graduated from UC Berkeley with honors with degrees in Geology and French Language and Culture. After being awarded a PhD Fellowship in Isotope Geochemistry, she switched gears and earned an MBA in Marketing from Pepperdine University, also with honors.